ICT Associate (Web Development)

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-6 contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Administration and Finance provides region-wide support on the full range of administrative, financial, Information Technology, personnel, and procurement matters. The Information Technology and Communications unit provides oversight and support to Country Offices in the region on all ICT matters, to ensure that all staff members in the region have timely access to information systems in a reliable manner for effective programme management within the WHO offices in the SEA regional and country offices. The objective of ICT is to connect and empower people through technology to Sustain, Accelerate and Innovate the flagship priorities of SEARO and the global strategies goals (Triple Billion Targets) of WHO.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direction and supervision of Web Master and Coordinator, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1.Develop, maintain and publish WHO/SEAR internet and Intranet websites in line with WHO standard web development tools, SOPs, standards and guidelines:

• • Interact with responsible programmes and accordingly contribute in developing and implementing overall content management and online collaboration environment to facilitate information dissemination.
  • Design and development of database driven dynamic websites as well as integration of required applications and Online forms, quizzes and database-driven content.
  • Use SharePoint Framework to create website designs, page layouts, themes, and display templates. Integrating SharePoint online with third party applications - using CSOM, JSOM, API etc.

2. Contribute in effective organization, optimization and promotion of WHO/SEAR web sites content:

• • Ensure to define meta data for indexing of web pages to facilitate quick and easy search of web pages through search engines.
  • Develop search features and ensure highest quality search results to improve popularity, usability and ranking of the web sites undertake keyword analysis on regular basis and implement metadata.
  • Monitor analytics and use reports to recommend improvements

3. Provide multimedia services to WHO users for interactive designs, presentations and other related web services including web queries and guidance:

• Contribute in Audio-Video editing/conversion and streaming of recordings received from various meetings and events; for posting on web.
• Provide assistance for staff development on web publishing skills including guiding, training and skills transfer activities.

4. Serve as a backup for other team members in Web Services team in their absence.

5. Perform any other related duty as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Secondary School education supplemented by relevant courses in Information Technology. Desirable:

Degree in Computer Application and certifications in Internet tools & technologies is desirable.

Formal Training in web development tools & technologies and up to date knowledge of Internet programming languages.

Experience

Essential: At least eight (8) years' of progressively responsible experience in managing a large and diverse portfolio of websites (internet & intranet) including development/designing in content management system, editing and creation of digital assets.

Desirable: Power Automate, Power Apps, SPFx, Rest API, CSON/JSOM, jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular JS, Search functionality, PnP scripts, SharePoint designer, branding pages.

Knowledge of Modern UI and its development methodologies SPFx, SharePoint PnP, Power App, Power Automate.

Experience in analytics tools such as google analytics

Skills

Very good knowledge and working skills on latest web tools and technologies and hosting solutions, web programming, HTML5, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and XML (Extensible Mark-up Language), Search Engine Optimization, online promotion, web traffic analysis.

SharePoint development skills including Server-Side Object Model, content management system working knowledge, Office 365 /SharePoint Online, Web parts, Visual Studio, AJAX, SQL Server, Web services, WCF, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint features, ASP.NET, .Net Core.

Client-side development CSOM / JSOM / REST API, PowerShell, Third party front-end frameworks (Angular, React, etc.,)

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at INR 1,234,734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (
• https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
• )are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to
• reasonableaccommodation@who.int
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
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