Consultancy - Web Developer (UI/UX), ICTD New York (Offsite)

UNICEF's ICT Division seeks a UI/UX Developer to support the Knowledge Management Applications team in the design and development of webpages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and in the creation of web graphics using the Adobe Creative Suite.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

UNICEF's ICT Division seeks a UI/UX Developer to support the Knowledge Management Applications team in the design and development of webpages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and in the creation of web graphics using the Adobe Creative Suite.

The selected candidate will work offsite, and will report to the ICT Specialist in the Knowledge Management Support team of the Solutions Centre, ICTD New York.  

This assignment is for a duration of 11 months. 

Assignment Tasks

1.         Write client-side code (e.g. JavaScript) to get and manipulate data from Web Services for KM websites and applications.

2.         Provide support in developing/enhancing webpages look and feel using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

3.         Create screen mock-ups for websites and applications.

4.         Create web graphics/images for websites and applications.

5.         Assist in the design and development of SharePoint page templates to facilitate the migration of the Intranet platform to SharePoint.

6.         Assist in the development of web parts for SharePoint publishing sites.

7.         Other web design/development-related tasks, as requested by the KMS Unit Manager or Section Chief.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

The skills and experience required for this assignment are as follows:

• Bachelors or Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience implementing designs and other front-end developments tasks using HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, and JavaScript along with back-end developers.
• 3+ years of using front-end design frameworks such as LESS and Bootstrap; JavaScript frameworks like JQuery, Knockout, AngularJS, and JS-based Geo mapping tools.
• 3+ years of experience working with Azure or SharePoint 2013/2010 services layer (.NET, CSOM, JSOM, and Rest APIs)
• 3+ years of related experience designing wireframes and high-fidelity comprehensive mockups for web & mobile platforms, custom applications, user interface controls, data visualizations, and email newsletters using the Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and Balsamiq.
• 3 + years web design experience in a corporate or large non-profit setting.
• Experience in designing, coding, testing, documenting, and deploying global and highly complex solutions based on system and user requirements.
• Exposure to SharePoint a plus, including master pages and SharePoint Designer
• Ability to be self-starter and to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above.  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.