Website Specialist

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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.

The WTO is looking for a Website Specialist to be hired for a temporary assignment, initially for 3 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and divisional need.

General Functions

Under the supervision of the Head of Operations, Internet and Intranet, located in the Information and External Relations Division, the incumbent will provide support to the Web team.

This comprises:

- developing new functionality for the website and intranet as needed

- updating and improving the WTO website and intranet, often under tight deadlines

- updating existing code to bring it into line with modern best practice

- finding and editing images

- making updates and corrections from substantive experts

- requesting and processing translations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of secondary education. Formal training in web technologies or a related area is required - a relevant university degree is highly desirable.

Technical knowledge and skills:

Detailed knowledge of web technologies and databases. This includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, SQL, JQuery, ASP.NET, Bootstrap.

Detailed knowledge of WordPress and Drupal

Detailed knowledge of Adobe applications, particularly Dreamweaver and Photoshop.

Behavioural skills:

Excellent planning and organizational skills including ability to meet strict deadlines.

Ability to multitask and work under pressure while paying attention to detail.

Good communication skills including ability to relay information and communicate in a clear and precise manner.

Ability to work independently as well as cooperate with others as a member of a team.

Ability to build relationships with colleagues in the organization.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years direct practical experience in managing, updating and developing websites. Experience working on large

multilingual sites would be an asset.

Languages:

Fluent in English or French (the working languages of the web team). Proven ability to work WTO's other working languages

would be a strong asset. WTO's working languages are English, French and Spanish.

Additional Information:
 

Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.

The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.

Applicants may be required to sit a written examination.

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time – stated in the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The WTO is a non-smoking environment.