Web Upgrade Intern

Location :	Santiago, CHILE
Application Deadline :	14-Aug-13
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English   Spanish
Duration of Initial Contract :	5-6 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment :	5-6 Months

Background

Currently, UNDP does not have a way to estimate the amount of Web sites maintained by its Country Offices and programmes. Each Country Office and a number of central units have their own websites with fragmented navigation or information across them as a whole and inconsistent adherence to the corporate look and feel. Each site has its own hosting, different underlying technologies and different methods of content management. Additionally, UNDP headquarters has several separately managed sites with different content aimed at different demographics. To obviate these problems, UNDP at the global level commissioned the Web Upgrade Project. The project aims to standardize web management, reduce inefficiencies, improve UNDP’s global image, facilitate transparency, and ensure that the general public, the UNDP community (partners, donors, etc.), development professionals and programme staff can easily locate the information they need. Moreover, the sites need to be accessible in the widest sense – not only in terms of technical specifications, but in terms of language, design, cultural sensitivity via a variety of media sources, while incorporating translations and a range of formats. It needs to be clear to the external audience that the United Nations Development Programme exists as an interconnected, transparent system, and that there is a logical hierarchy of sites. UNDP Chile is one of the units to implement the migration during 2013.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope: UNDP Chile office has been provided with a shell site by the UNDP Communications Office. This includes all available templates and components that are currently available in the global Content Management System (CMS) as well as the new look and feel, which is standard for all UNDP country office websites. Communication staff in the country office has taken ownership of the shell site and are populating it with specific content. The content is being manually copied and pasted from the existing website, entered as new content, or a combination of both. Responsibilities: Map and undertake content inventory. A full inventory of the old and new UNDP website has already been conducted. Identify possible remaining gaps in content for new content generation; Review possible Chile-specific content on the corporate website to be made available on the country office website. Create New Content. Work closely with the UNDP Chile Communication team to edit old content and develop new content, transforming complex technical information into content that is digestible for the Web. All content be submitted to the Communication Editor before uploading; Research possible photos to be included on the new website, using galleries from the UN, UNDP, partner organizations. Upload Content All content to be uploaded to the website, based on the new structure; Links and URL addresses are functioning based on a specific folder structure; The internship will also creatively look at “related content” for each page (right hand side widgets) and populate them wherever appropriate. Address feedback from the regional bureau during that period. Deliverables/Final Products Expected: The 100% of deliverables under this assignment are to be completed in 5 to 6 months after the internship is started, based on a schedule to be agreed on with the Communication Team. The main outputs of the work will result in standardized web management, reduced inefficiencies, improvement of UNDP’s image, facilitate transparency, and ensure that the general public, the UNDP community (partners, donors, etc.), development professionals and programme staff can easily locate the information they need. Impact of Results: The main outputs of the work will result in standardized web management, reduced inefficiencies, improvement of UNDP’s global image, facilitate transparency, and ensure that the general public, the UNDP community (partners, donors, etc.), development professionals and programme staff can easily locate the information they need.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Functional competencies: Planning and management Needs to demonstrate a proven track record of high level planning and management of tasks. Communication Ability to write clearly and concisely, with excellent oral communication skills. Team work: Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with colleagues in multi-cultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: University or Technical Degree, or equivalent in Website developing, Journalism, Communication or IT field, combined with equivalent experience; The intern must be currently enrolled in an advanced university degree (Master's degree). Experience: Experience in developing or programming websites; Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for data analysis. Language: Fluency in written and spoken Spanish required; Verbal and written English is an asset. UNDP Internship Policy: Internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship; All the expenses connected with the the internship will be borne by sponsoring Government or institution. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; The intern is responsible for arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for three months immediately following the expiration date of internship; The intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan. Full policy details at: http://www.undp.org/internships/ Application Method:  Download and fill application form: http://www.pnud.cl\servicios\Internship-Application-UNDP.doc Complete, print and sign the application form, upload this document in the next page after application.  Send the following documents to internship.cl@undp.org:  Application form. - Personal History Form (P11) http://www.pnud.cl/vacantes/p11_en.doc; Copy of your national passport; Copy of Nomination letter issued by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; Copy of your personal health insurance detailing coverage in Chile or worldwide. Click here for further details and application