Web Developer/Designer and Communications Intern
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Application Deadline Date: January 3, 2014
Starting Date: Mid-January, 2014 (To Be Negotiated)
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
This position is located in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence
in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC) in New York. The incumbent will report to the Communications Officer & the
Advocacy and Communications Specialist, in the OSRSG-SVC.
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Communications Officer, the incumbent will develop a new
campaign website for OSRSG-SVC, redesign and maintain two existing websites StopRapeNow.org and
un.org/sexualviolenceinconflict and carry out communication activities as required.
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Manage, maintain and develop website content, including technical and graphic-design implementation.
Ensure consistency in information architecture, content taxonomy and design principles.
Devise and implement strategies in connection with relevant sections to provide an online repository for
documents related to the women, peace and security agenda and sexual violence in conflict, with a clear
focus on user-friendliness.
Act as the focal point for web components with internal and external stakeholders of projects related to
the OSRSG-SVC campaigns.
Advance research tool; act as editor for the websites, checking information for updates and accuracy.
Initiate and coordinate the production of content.
Develop and implement best practices for web operations, both technical and content-related.
Advise the Communications Team on web issues and opportunities, notably by analysing websites’
usage statistics. Undertake regular and comprehensive reviews and evaluations of the accessibility and
ergonomy of the site, operating platforms and software applications. Report technical issues.
Perform other communications duties assigned by Communications Officer in support of OSRSGSVC’s communication and outreach.
Competencies:
Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages
from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in
sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely
valuing others’ ideas and expertise; willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect
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own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve
problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on
new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is
not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Technological Awareness
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of
the OSRSG-SVC; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new
technology.
Education:
The following criteria are used to determine eligibility for the OSRSG-SVC Internship Programme:
1. Applicants are enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at
the time of application and during the internship;
2. Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and
graduate stages have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution
towards the completion of a degree.
Work Experience:
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this post, fluency in written and
spoken English is required. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish are desirables.
Assessment Method:
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to a high
volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Special Notice
Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship
and not publish any reports or papers based on such information except with the explicit authorization of
OSRSG-SVC. As this internship is technical, candidates who cannot be in New York, but can contribute
substantive time remotely may apply.
A detailed CV along with a cover letter is required. Images of design work or previous work on websites may
be attached. Please send applications to Suhail Khan (Khan30@un.org).
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
- Explain why you are the best candidate for OSRSG-SVC
United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity
and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter
3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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