JUNIOR CONSULTANT FOR THE NEW IESALC WEB - UNESCO INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN LA

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Caracas

 

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Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 04/05/2023

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, as a Category 1 Institute of UNESCO, is developing a new content manager to modernize and homogenise its website from a “technical and ergonomic point of view” and in line with UNESCO’s recently launched website.

For that purpose, the Institute is now requiring the support of a Junior Consultant that can take part in the management of content using WordPress and Drupal management systems to migrate the content of the current website to the new system. IN accordance to UNESCO's digital branding.

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO IESALC, and the direct supervision of the Communications Department, the Junior Consultant will contribute to the execution of the new website. Working as part of the interdisciplinary team at UNESCO IESALC, in collaboration with education stakeholders at different levels, the Junior Consultant will carry out the following responsibilities:

1. Assist in the merge of the current content to the new platform.
2. Editing of texts and search of images and visual materials
3. Carry out better ways of communicating on digital media
4. Be able to work in Spanish and English
5. Attend digital workshops

Long Description Long Description Long Description COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University student or degree in the field of Communication, Graphic Design and/or innovation-related disciplines (e.g. technology).

Subjects: Communication, Digital Design and Innovation

Language skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Visual design
• Video editing
• Content Management (WordPress and Drupal)

APPLICATION PROCESS

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SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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