Web Developer

The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of Programme Management Officer, the UNV will work in close collaboration with the Strategic Planning Unit, ensuring timely support in carrying out normative work of the Unit which includes the Department's Performance Measurement, Enterprise Risk Management, Strategic Foresight, and other cross-cutting areas of programme management, research, and analysis.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of a Programme Management Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Web Developer will:

• Design, develop, and maintain websites and digital platforms using industry-standard authoring and scripting languages, content management systems (CMS), and other digital tools.
• Implement new web pages and front-end features, ensuring compliance with UN branding, accessibility, and multilingual requirements.
• Assist in the integration of plugins, modules, and other digital assets to enhance website functionality.
• Conduct routine website maintenance, updates, and performance optimizations.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including IT teams, developers, communications specialists, and creative teams, to ensure digital initiatives align with organizational goals.
• Ensure web services meet security, accessibility (WCAG standards), and compatibility requirements across various browsers and devices.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot site performance issues, identifying solutions to improve the user experience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of web design trends, digital marketing strategies, and emerging technologies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.
• Provide training and technical support to content managers and other stakeholders.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of new analysis techniques and processes using internal and external data to identify global strategic trends of relevance to UNDSS and to inform DSS foresight planning.
• Identify, analyse, document, and assist in interpreting data, trends, and patterns in diverse fields through extensive research and analysis from credible and reliable sources.
• Employ long-term, strategic thinking and data-driven techniques to quantitatively and qualitatively assess emerging and future trends.
• Critically evaluate information and data in support of identifying and analysing future scenarios.
• Support technical communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders and partners on UNDSS Strategic Foresight initiatives.
• Support the development and designing of interactive web platforms to host visualizations and knowledge products.
• Support the production of reports, presentations, and infographics through professional formatting and designing.
• Assist in editing and revision of reports, briefs, and other documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.