Web Content Migration Individual Contractor

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in various countries around the world, employing thousands of staff members across numerous departments and agencies, including the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA).

Job Overview:
The position of Web Content Migration Individual Contractor is crucial for the successful migration of the DPO and DPPA websites to Drupal 1

• The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the migration process is executed smoothly, with a focus on maintaining the accuracy, accessibility, and functionality of the content. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to gather and validate content, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide training to enhance the internal capacity for sustainable web management. The contractor will also be expected to improve the overall user experience by reorganizing content architecture and ensuring compliance with UN standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Web Content Migration Individual Contractor include supporting the migration of existing web content from legacy platforms to Drupal 10, coordinating with focal points across DPO and DPPA to gather and prioritize content for migration, and liaising with the technical team to resolve any technical issues. The contractor will ensure compliance with UN standards for accessibility and design, assist in reorganizing content architecture for better usability, and provide technical quality assurance through proofreading and testing. Additionally, the contractor will troubleshoot migration issues, adapt multimedia content for web integration, and provide training and guidance to staff to strengthen their capacity in web content management. Documenting migration steps and workflows, as well as supporting outreach to ensure content updates, are also key responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Communications, marketing" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Digital Marketing, International Relations, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Proven experience in web content management and migration projects, particularly with Drupal or similar CMS platforms, is essential. Strong knowledge of web publishing, HTML, metadata standards, and accessibility compliance is required, along with familiarity with multimedia optimization and mobile responsiveness. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with multiple stakeholders effectively.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Communications, Digital Marketing, or International Relations. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of web content management and migration processes.

Experience:
Candidates should have proven experience in web content management and migration projects, particularly with hands-on work involving Drupal or comparable content management systems. Experience in supporting multiple sites and ensuring consistency across platforms in large organizations is highly desirable. The ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical content migration issues is also essential, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official United Nations language, such as French, is considered an advantage and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based and is expected to last for a duration of six months. Candidates are advised to provide comprehensive details of their work experience and educational qualifications in their application, as only information included in the application will be considered for screening. The United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and candidates should be aware that there are no options to revise applications after submission. Additionally, there are restrictions on appointments for individuals related to current staff members.