Digital Projects Coordinator - Knowledge Manager

Result of Service Provision of coordination and advisory services to support the digital services of the Economy Division.

Work Location Paris

Expected duration 12 months renewable

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment

The overall objective of UNEP's Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities

In 2016, the Economy Division Deputy Director requested the ICT unit to support and facilitate the creation and maintenance of digital projects for the Division. It took over a year to set up the minimal components of such service: 1) an external WEB Agency for the development, maintenance and hosting; and 2) an internal expert for the coordination of the service.

The current setup has been very successful with, for the past 6 years of operations, over 17 projects for USD 1.5 million. Today, working along with 4 different web providers and serving teams from different branches, it is necessary to maintain these projects daily and in partnership with programme staff and consultants. Therefore, the Division is seeking an experienced digital projects coordinator/knowledge manager to manage the entire digital portfolio (individual budgets per project range from 10k-150k) and where necessary, perform tasks to increase the number of projects as well as expanding the range of services provided.

Qualifications/special skills Competency: - Familiar with coordinating external contractors for the development of digital projects in large international organizations - Strong digital project management skills, including management of portfolios of digital products - Deep understanding of UN processes, mission and goals and how technology can support those. - Advanced digital conceptualization skills - Web/graphic design skills are highly desirable - Strong communication skills and diplomacy to liaise with senior-level colleagues, partners, and external contractors - Knowledge on media and information quality indicators - Ability to work independently ensuring that deadlines are met and stakeholders are well-informed Academic Qualifications: - Master level in Knowledge Management, focused on technology for development - Project Management Certification (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) Experience: - At least 7 years of experience in knowledge management and project management focused on technology for development - At least 5 years of experience in UN organisations or other large international organizations - Proven experience in coordinating the parallel development and maintenance of multiple Drupal websites for the UN or other large international organizations. - Experience throughout the web development cycle (concept, specifications, development, testing, quality assurance, content management, monitoring and evaluation). - Proven track of liaising core UN projects with contractors and external teams of digital development Language: - Fluency in English is required. Advanced knowledge of French is valuable.

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