Developing the main website for UNTDC Qatar

Volunteering

Overview

Assist with web development for the UN's Knowledge Management Unit.

You have:

• In-depth knowledge on the usage of Drupal and website creation.
• Postgraduate students or recently graduated professionals.

Contract

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The Online Volunteer will work closely with the Knowledge Management and Documentation Unit at the Centre which will provide support on branding and graphic design, content migration as well as the main functionalities and wireframe of the website. The UNV is open for postgraduate students as well as recently graduated professionals with a web development background who would welcome the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the United Nations system specifically pertaining to human rights. The Online Volunteer will be reporting to the Knowledge Management Officer who will be in close follow up and regular review of the work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.

The selected candidate or OV (Online Volunteer) will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Assess the current website (built on SharePoint) 2. Develop a new website built on Drupal and in Arabic with relevance to the following: • Website to have intuitive navigation through optimal user interface design and functionality. • Website to adopt OHCHR branding guidelines and be inspired by the global OHCHR website in terms of look and feel. • The website language is Arabic only. • A site map is created for optimal Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • The Content Management System (CMS) for the website should be relatively easy for other non-IT team members to regularly update content. • Website carries over to various browsers and is mobile responsive. • Website adheres to the Information Security Controls and Requirements as set by the UN systems for websites. 3. Coordinate with other OHCHR units for hosting of the website, in collaboration with the Knowledge Management Unit coordinate with other OHCHR units for hosting of the website. 4. Undertake necessary testing of all website pages and functionalities before going live. 5. Provide training to the Knowledge Management Unit on how to upload and modify content.

The candidates are expected to have in-depth knowledge on the usage of Drupal and the creation of websites.

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