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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/07/FT61
Title: Advisor, Web Content
Grade: Band 2
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed term appointment
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Date:
19 December 2007
Application Deadline:
16 January 2008
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
Partnerships and External Relations (PER)/Communication and Knowledge Sharing (CKS)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Our mission is to effectively position UNAIDS and our issues with key audiences. And to create, manage and share knowledge with partners and potential partners in the AIDS response. We will work across three areas: Communications, Content management and Web platform and Production.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Chief, Content management team is assigned the following responsibilities:
1. Work closely with supervisor and Content Web platform manager, to develop and implement Web content strategy for UNAIDS Web site at the global, regional and country levels, providing leadership, guidance and support as appropriate
2. Develop and implement processes for handling large quantities of content for the Web
3. Serve as the editorial/content focal point for the UNAIDS homepage, playing a key role in developing the information strategy and approach as well as managing the ongoing writing and editing of the UNAIDS homepage and related articles.
4. Manage staff and consultants assigned to the Web content creation team
5. Undertake a range of writing assignments including talking points, statements, fact sheets, Q&As, and feature stories for the Web site and other writing assignments as assigned.
6. Undertake related assignments as required by the Content manager, Content management team
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
University degree in communications, with major in English, public or business administration or a combination of relevant academic preparation and work equivalent. |
Competencies:
Demonstrated success in roles requiring analytic, systematic thinking while managing multiple priorities. Knowledge of AIDS programming, research, planning, coordination and advocacy processes. Experience with NGO's donor agencies, government and multilateral programmes-ability to facilitate and engage leaders at all levels. Strong organizational skills; proven writing and editing skills; creativity and problem-solving skills. Experience with Microsoft Project and working knowledge of HTML and content management systems.
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Experience:
A minimum of seven years' experience in communications, writing and editing Web content in development field, at national or international levels, with governmental, international or other international organizations/institutions. Experience in project management with managerial responsibilities. |
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French. Knowledge of another UN official language.
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Additional Information:
In close collaboration with the International Civil Service Commission UNAIDS is developing and testing a system of reward for contribution and a broad-banded salary structure (Band1: P1 and P2, Band 2: P3, P4 and P5, Band 3: D1 and D2). As this system is being tested the existing grading system will be maintained until further notice. This post is at the P4 grade under the current grading system.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
61 834US$ at single rate
66 401US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
73.9 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
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Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
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| Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
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Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
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| Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
| All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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Vacancy Filled |
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