NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 22 Oct 2013

1) Rationale and context of the assignment: Under the overall direction of IBIS/DOC Chief, the Senior Project Manager will accomplish the following objectives:• Successfully plan, coordinate, produce and launch multimedia and web products that address all UNICEF priority areas.• This includes coordination of participants from clients to DOC managers to producers of all elements of each project.• Provide additional project tracking, co-ordination and reporting for supervisor and section as required.

2) Responsibilities:• Advise project owners on new technology industry standards, best practices and benchmarks based on expertise and available business intelligence.• Analyse user requirements, scope projects and prepare project proposals/scope of work and cost estimates for IBIS projects (websites, video and photography projects).• Develop project plans, monitor actual project status against plans and conduct risk analysis and mitigation when necessary. Report project status to supervisors and project stakeholders. Coordinate reviews with stakeholders.• Provide copy writing and editing support. Conduct usability testing, Provide page production support. Conduct Quality Assurance testing.• Provide general technical support of unicef.org and Open Text Content Management System. Define and communicate website best practices.
• Web production work using primarily OpenText (RedDot) CMS with light HTML and Photoshop.• Provide regular reports on project status, verbally, in presentations or on paper, as required.• Co-ordinate the implementation of the project plans with staff, that supervises the required human resources.• Develop outlines, wire frames and other outline briefs for the preparation of comps, mock-ups and prototypes as appropriate.• Co-ordinate the development of prototypes and testing models, as required.• Present, answer questions, and provide documentation to stakeholders.• Maintain project documentation.• Co-ordinate logistics of meetings with vendors, documenting outcomes and agreements and action points. • Participate in software selection processes ensuring due diligence as per UNICEF procurement procedures and under the guidance of DOC (with ITD.)• Co-ordinate with other project managers and project owners to maintain and update IBIS project master list.• Support training of IBIS team on effective use of developed web project methodology processes• May be asked to work on weekends• May be asked to travel

3) Qualifications or specialized knowledge/ experience required:• Experienced in technology and creation of websites; web-savvy is an absolute requirement• Prior project management experience working on website/software development projects• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus• Experience working on projects of similar scale, involving multiple users and groups• Experience working with various project management methodologies.• Experience producing multimedia and/or video projects a plus• Experience working with content management a plus• Proficient in HTML, image optimization, and Adobe Photoshop• Must have strong people skills and be a good diplomatic communicator• Must be very well organized and detail oriented• Experience with work in a non-profit organization a plus

How to apply:

Applicants MUST submit their resume and a signed and dated UNICEF P11 form (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc ) to ibisapplications@unicef.org ONLY.

Please send details of the daily fee/rate in USD you are willing to accept for performance of this job.

Do NOT contact anyone else within the agency regarding this posting.

No phone calls please.

Organization: UN Children's Fund - United States Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (USF) supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, please visit unicefusa.org.

Officer, TeachUNICEF Website and Social Media (Part-Time – 15 hours per week)

TeachUNICEF provides educators with global learning resources for grades PreK-12. Reporting to the Director of Education, the TeachUNICEF Website and Social Media Officer helps to improve the dynamism of TeachUNICEF.org by formulating website strategy and managing digital content, and conducting social media outreach that increases visibility of TeachUNICEF. This is a grant-funded, part-time position.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

•Updating TeachUNICEF.org by posting new print and multi-media resources and removing outdated resources

•Organizing content and information on TeachUNICEF.org to maximize efficiency and ease of use

•Working with USF staff and web consultants to conceive and execute website enhancements that improve functionality

•Devising and implementing a strategy for maximizing website traffic

•Promoting TeachUNICEF.org with both internal and external constituents

•Working with USF staff to devise and implement a social media strategy for TeachUNICEF that draws new educators to TeachUNICEF.org and engages them with USF’s work

•Supporting the development of the TeachUNICEF eNewsletter on a monthly basis

•Increasing the number of visitors, page views, and resource downloads on TeachUNICEF.org and the engagement of followers on TeachUNICEF’s social media properties

•Analyzing and reporting on website and social media metrics periodically, and making recommendations on future strategy

•Performing other assignments as needed

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

•Knowledge of and experience with web production and CMS tools (Drupal preferred)

•Knowledge of HTML and CSS – or a willingness to learn – desired (but not required)

•Knowledge and usage of social media platforms and how they can be deployed to maximize audience

•Strong interest in keeping up with the latest in web standards, best practices and technology, and emerging methods of digital communication

•Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds

•Experience in communication with educator audiences desirable (but not required)

•Basic knowledge of international development issues and non-profit organizations desirable (but not required)

•Demonstration of USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

How to apply:

To Apply – Please apply on-line at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&c...

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.