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1 UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES Ref. No.: DM TEMPORARY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT P-2 Associate Graphic and Web Designer (SME position) TJO Grade Level 1 Functional Title DM/Umoja/Organizational Change Management/Engagement and Communications Department/Office/Division/ Service/Section Management and Operations Support P-2 Job Network and Job Family (See list on page 3-4)* 17/05/2013 Deadline (DD/MM/YYYY) Duty Station: UNHQ Estimated Start Date: 03/06/2013 Duration of need: Six Months Open to External Candidates? YES NO Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Umoja is the project approved by the General Assembly resolution 63/262 that aims at the transformation of the United Nations Secretariat by enabling high-quality, cost-effective service delivery to support the execution of evolving mandates everywhere the Organization operates. Umoja, which means "unity" in Swahili, will unite the many support and administrative entities throughout the Secretariat, including in peacekeeping and field missions, through re-designed and common processes for the management of all financial, human and physical resources; a single integrated information system; and training of staff. Umoja transcends organizational, geographical and functional barriers, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, empowerment, sharing and unity across the Secretariat. This position is located in the Organizational Change Management team of Umoja, Department of Management. The incumbent reports to the team lead for Engagement and Communications, Organizational Change Management, Umoja. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the lead for Engagement and Communications, Organizational Change Management, Umoja, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties (these duties are not all inclusive): Designs information communications products (e.g. internet sites, press kits press releases, booklets, brochures, posters, banners, etc.), prepares production plans, and coordinates design approval, printing procedures and distribution; Prepares approved designs in electronic format for final review and approval; finalizes designs in electronic format for printing; reviews color and prints proofs as required; Conceptualizes and develops a web/print design reference catalogue of the Unit's design works; Ensures that designs of printed and web materials are consistent and complementary; performs other related work as required. Creates and maintains websites, assisting in the design of the website structure and navigation, liaising with WSS and OICT technical teams to create the site structure on the server, maintaining sites in HTML and the CMS WordPress, Drupal and 1 For eligibility and other conditions, please see the Notes at the end of this form.

2 Jahia as required. Assists in migrating existing websites to newer technologies, developing schema for back-end Database Packages, developing/adapting templates, ensuring all data is compliant with W3C Guidelines on access by disabled persons Performs statistical analysis of usability and trends of websites and trains team members and content providers in the use of statistical analysis tools and keep track of records and reports on those. Evaluates existing sites with the view to improving functionality, coordinating with various stakeholders and proposing solutions Performs ad hoc duties and other related work, as required by the supervisor. Other Escalates issues or urgent matters to management proactively. Performs other duties as assigned. 2

3 COMPETENCIES Professionalism: Knowledge of information technology, particularly in website design and development. Analytical and problem-solving skills, to include proficiency in the development and implementation of systems of moderate complexity. Ability to independently maintain assigned systems and develop innovative approaches to resolve a wide range of issues/problems. Ability to perform within broad guidelines provided by the project manager, proposing deadlines and a general methodology, and completing the assignment independently. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Very good knowledge of standard industry production and printing processes and of internal UN printing practices and operations. Demonstrates ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Good graphic art skills and demonstrated ability to independently develop creative designs and produce high-quality graphic materials for varied print and digital media projects (e.g. posters, brochures, press kits, web pages, publication layout, etc.). Ability to handle multiple design projects simultaneously. Good knowledge of cross-platform browser compatibility restrictions and requirements. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to establish priorities, to plan, coordinate and monitor own work, to effectively coordinate with others to ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs, and to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines. Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. For Managerial Positions: QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Minimum of two years progressively responsible experience in graphic design and varied printing production is required. Experience in web design including knowledge of current web standards is desirable. Experience in usability, user experience analysis and internationalization of websites is also desirable. Education: A first-level university degree in business and management, graphic arts, publishing, or related field is required. 3

4 Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Other Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the following: Macintosh platform and advanced functions on Mac standard; Complete Microsoft Office Suite; Graphic Design Tools, preferably including one or more of: Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash or Dreamweaver; At least one of the following Javascript frameworks: jquery, MooTools, Dojo and related UI design possibilities using these frameworks; Web programming languages: JSP,.Net, PHP; Other relevant specialized computer applications. 4

5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter Personal History Profile (visit to generate a PHP) Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants) Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants) Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants Other: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO: Contact Name: Gundega Trumkalne Address: trumkalne@un.org Copy (cc): Address: * Hiring Manager/Recruiter, please choose from the list of Job Networks the appropriate Job Family: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Economic Affairs Environment Affairs Population Affairs Statistics Social Sciences Public Administration Programme Management Science and Technology Drug Control and Crime Prevention MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT Administration Audit Finance Procurement Human Resources Medical Production, Service & Transport Investment Management Management & Programme Analysis Ethics Engineering Pension Management Logistics LEGAL Jurists Legal Affairs Ombudsman PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS Public Information Protocol 5

6 POLITICAL, PEACE AND SECURITY Political Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Human Rights Civil Affairs Electoral Affairs Rule of Law INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Information Systems and Technology Information Management CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT Conference Services Language SAFETY AND SECURITY Security Safety Notes: A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff member who holds an appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January 2013 Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified. Subject to the funding source of the position, this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. An external candidate selected for this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection system under ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary appointment who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment, and placed on a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current position within six months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to staff members holding temporary appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping operations or special political missions. The expression Internal candidates, shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing staff appointments can be viewed at: 6