UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) – Consultant for Database/ Web Management

Result of Service The outcomes of this services will be used to strengthen UNEP FI communication activities and help achieve its goals as set out in its project documents. These services will also help the Initiative to promote its work, and also help member institutions to implement environmental considerations into their everyday activities.

Work Location Working in Geneva, Switzerland

Expected duration The expected duration is 2 months.

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a strategic public-private partnership between UNEP and the global financial sector. UNEP FI works with approximately 400 financial institutions, which are signatories to the UNEP FI Statements of Environmental Commitment, and a range of partners and organizations, to develop and promote linkages between the environment, sustainability and financial performance.

The Consultant will be asked to update and maintain the databases and websites of the UNEP Finance Initiative, its Extranet, and the Website for the training team as well as associated ‘project sites.’ UNEP FI currently does not have the expertise in-house to undertake the below mentioned tasks, therefore it requires the assistance of a consultant.

The objective: The Consultant will be updating and maintaining the databases and websites of the UNEP Finance Initiative, its Extranet, and the Website for the Principles of Sustainable Insurance, as well as associated ‘project sites.’ UNEP FI currently does not have the expertise in-house to undertake the below mentioned tasks, therefore it requires the assistance of a consultant.

The outputs: - Website is functioning at all times. All recent software updates are installed, computer resources optimized, and hacking attempts suppressed. - Website is informative and reflects the current activities of UNEP FI at all times. - Database is structured so that UNEP FI staff are able to effectively communicate with their workstream membership. - Communications Team are able to inform the global signatory membership of activities and news. - UNEP FI managers are able to capture statistics on global membership through shared platform. - Generation of spreadsheet reports are automated and carried out and efficiency of the training coordinators is improved. - UNEP FI website is fully migrated to new templates developed by web agency

Training website management --- Manage unepfi.org addresses, create backups, Monitor website traffic, Prevent and debug hacking attempts

Websites - UNEP FI http://unepfi.org - Administer WordPress and upgrade versions - Intranet http://www.unepfi.org/intranet

IT tools - Training database http://www.unepfi.org/trainingadmin - Maintenance and user support

Specific tasks and responsibilities: - In liaison with the Communications Officer, respond to all requests from UNEP FI staff to update and maintain all the different databases and websites of the UNEP Finance Initiative, its Extranet, UNEP FI Training Team, and associated ‘project sites’. - Monitor the server environment of the above websites to provide usage statistics and to protect the websites from external hacker attack, working alongside the web development agency - Provide advice and/or recommendations and counseling to optimize use of computer resources for the UNEP FI community. Provide advice on and implement the development of the existing UNEP FI website. - Continue to maintain and optimize functioning of the Training course database. - Develop and maintain organization and initiative displays on website - Provide advice and assistance on the redevelopment of the UNEP FI website, data migration and technical issues.

The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of the Head UNEP Finance Initiative and report directly to Signatory Relations and Regional Management Programme Officer UNEP FI. The consultant should take direction from the Programme Officer while final deliverables shall also be approved by Head of UNEP FI.

Qualifications/special skills Skills & knowledge – Expertise in communications and IT in the area of finance and sustainable development. Experience in environmental management, environmental technology, business etc. Effective communication skills. Excellent written and spoken English. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, familiarity with and experience in the United Nations system.

Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree in Information Technology field, computers, Administration, Web Development

Experience: At least 7 years of experience within the Information Technology field. Professional experience within one of the following areas: international organizations, the financial services sector, private sector or NGOs, examining the intersection between sustainable development and finance is an asset.

Language: English is a working language of UNEP FI. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.

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.