Web Designer /Front End Developer

The UNHCR Bureau for Europe announces the following vacancy:

Web Designer /Front End Developer
To work in the context of an EU-funded project called E-Platform: Telling the real story - Information campaign targeting Somalis and Eritreans in Ethiopia and Somalia.

This information campaign will mainly reach out to Eritrean and Somali refugees in countries of transit and first asylum in Africa, with a view to inform them about the full scope of the perils and difficulties related to irregular onward movements to Europe and about other possibilities to find protection and durable solutions. Ultimately it should enable concerned people to take an informed decision about their plans and about possible onward movements. This campaign will not only rely on traditional media (television, radio and printed material), but will also make extensive use of new, web-based media (e-platform and social media).

The Web Designer/Front-End developer, under the direct supervision of the project manager and in close cooperation with the Division for External Relations, will be responsible for the development of the project e-platform from idea to production. The e-platform is aimed at attracting a diverse audience and will be multilingual, serving content in English, Tigrinya and Somali. S/he will be responsible for the development of a user friendly website that is easy to navigate, innovative and has a strong visual presence that reflects the objective of the project.

A good understanding and experience in developing websites on open-source CMS such as Wordpress or Drupal and key modules to implement a multilingual solution is required.


Requirements

. Ability to work as part of a creative team to create wireframes, storyboards, and prototypes and propose design options, including for mobile and social media platforms, including experience developing community sites with heavy social media integration.
. Experience and ability to display and integrate graphics, videos, audio, animation, and other multimedia elements.
. Ensure proposed UI is fully compatible across the latest versions of mainstream browsers (e.g., Google Chrome, Apple Safari, IE Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera) and mobile and tablet UIs, and adheres to international web content accessibility standards.
. Strong knowledge of how design impacts on usability and accessibility across channels and devices.
. Direct experience applying UX, design and testing methodologies to web projects.
. Clear understanding of data architecture, modelling techniques and system development methodologies.
. Able to express oral and written ideas clearly and concisely and be able to work independently within structured goals and guidelines.



Experience:
. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite, experience with web design software, extensive knowledge of interface design and interactive internet technologies: HTML, XML, PHP, Javascript, AJAX. Familiarity with W3C standards.
. Strong portfolio across a variety of digital projects and devices.
. Experience developing websites on open-source CMS such as Wordpress or Drupal.
. Minimum of 8 years of previous job experience in web design.

Education:
. Relevant university degree or equivalent qualifications and experience, in particular in web design, digital technologies or related fields.

Language:
. Fluency in English.

Other requirements:
. Candidates must be entitled to work within the EU and hold a valid travel document.
Duty station:
. Stockholm or Copenhagen

Contract:
The Consultancy contract will be issued by UNOPS, starting August 2015 up to 31 December 2015 with the possibility of extension.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.