DUTY STATION
Multiple Duty Stations, various
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
180 days
Organizational Unit
Project Management and Implementation Unit (PMIU)
Member Services and Development Department WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the CREWS Pacific SIDS 2.0 project manager,the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Consultation and requirements gathering to understand the specific needs and preferences.
• Development of a responsive, accessible, user friendly for people living with disabilities and visually appealing website design.
• Content management system (CMS) integration for easy content updates.
• Integration of essential features and functionalities, including but not limited to:
- Contact forms
- Social media links
- E-commerce functionality (if applicable)
- SEO optimization
• Cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure the website works well on all major web browsers.
• Mobile-responsive design to ensure optimal user experience on various devices.
• Website security implementation to protect against potential threats.
• Ongoing technical support and maintenance, as needed.
• Training and documentation to enable RSMC – Nadi staff to manage and update the website. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Higher education in information technology, computer science, including webdesign and related disciplines, is an advantage.
Experience
1. Technical Expertise:
- Demonstrated proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python).
- Proven experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django, Ruby on Rails).
- Database management skills (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
2. Industry Experience:
- Familiarity with early warning industry or similar domains can be advantageous. Understands specific challenges and requirements relevant to your meteorological business.
3. Responsive Design Skills:
- Proven ability to create websites that are responsive and provide a seamless user experience across devices.
4. User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design:
- Experience in creating visually appealing interfaces with a focus on user experience.
- Knowledge of design principles, accessibility standards, and usability best practices.
5. Content Management Systems (CMS):
- Proficiency in popular CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) if content management is a requirement.
6. SEO Knowledge:
- Understanding of search engine optimization principles and implementation strategies.
7. Security Practices:
- Demonstrated commitment to implementing robust security measures.
- Familiarity with security best practices, SSL implementation, and data protection.
8. Collaboration and Communication Skills:
- Effective communication and collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
9. Project Management:
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
- Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Additional Information:
FOCAL POINT EMAIL for additional information: gvarro@wmo.int
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: