Information and Communication Technology Consultant – Level A

Overview

Finalizing the new Carpathian Convention website and providing technical support.

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field is required.
• At least 3 years of work experience in web programming is required.
• Thorough knowledge of analysis and design of web systems is required.
• Experience in working in the Carpathian region and familiarity with the Carpathian Convention processes is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of French is desirable.

Result of Service - Finalizing the new Carpathian Convention website, including migrating the content, creating layouts of sub-pages, developing design and ensuring required functions. - Management and update of the Carpathian Convention website (feeding with news feed, event announcements, online registration etc); - Providing general technical support.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration The expected duration of the assignment is one month, from Sep to October 2022. The payment of 2,100 EUR will be made in one installment after the completion of the required tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the 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 Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians (Carpathian Convention) is the only multi-level governance mechanism covering the whole of the Carpathian area and besides the Alpine Convention the second sub-regional treaty-based regime for the protection and sustainable development of a mountain region worldwide. The common vision of the Carpathian Convention is to pursue comprehensive policy and cooperation in order to guarantee protection and sustainable development of the Carpathians. The improvement of the quality of live, the strengthening of local economies and communities, and the conservation of natural values and cultural heritage should go hand in hand in the Carpathian area. The Convention provides a framework for cooperation and multi-sectoral policy coordination, a platform for joint strategies for sustainable development, and a forum for dialogue between all stakeholders involved – from the local community and various NGO’s up to the regional and national Governments, Institutions of the European Union and the United Nations The expert will operate in this framework and will contribute to providing Secretariat Services to the countries of the Carpathians and assist in implementation of the Programmme of Work of the Carpathian Convention.

In the framework of the Carpathian Convention, and under the supervision and guidance of the Head of the UNEP Vienna Programme Office– Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (SCC), the consultant will carry on the setting up of the new Carpathian Convention website, including designing and management, ensuring the maintenance of the website.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field is required. Experience: - At least 3 years of work experience in web programming is required - Thorough knowledge of analysis and design of web systems is required - Experience in working in the Carpathian region and familiarity with the Carpathian Convention processes is desirable. Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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