Web Communications Specialist

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Description

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• Adapt and implement a refreshedonline presence of GCF; 
• Contribute to  scope, deliverables, and schedule of all website projects. Establish parameters for front- and back-end development; 
• Coordinate web product developments, ensure timeliness of services and deliverables, quality of applications, and consistency with GCF’s brand voice on the web; 
• Contribute to  outreach, advocacy and partnership opportunities to increase readership of GCF’s online presence;
• Supervise external service providers for timely delivery in line with GCF and industry standards
• Ensure editorial delivery is timely and consistent with the GCF Communications Strategy and according to established guidelines; 

• Guide website team to ensure smooth running of web operations and coordination of all aspects of web content, which is planned to become multilingual; 
• Work closely with staff across all divisions and offices, as well as with GCF Partners to develop new content for the GCF website; 
• Work closely with Website Developers, Software Engineers (Web Applications), Communications Designers and Writers to adapt , design and launch new web features and projects, including interactive components and microsites; 

• Keep abreast of advancements in technology and digital communications 
• Makes recommendations on web tools/software/technologies and services to enhance GCF’s digital presence; present a point of view
• Support data driven decision making; analyse web data and prepare status reports for GCF senior management on the GCF website metrics
• Build team and partners’ knowledge on digital communications through trainings, knowledge sessions or similar 

• Master’s degree in business management, website development, external relations, marketing, or a related social science; 
• Minimum of 9 years’ professional experience in leading major website development / renewal projects; 
• Experience in the construction and maintenance of complex document management systems that can comply with internationally-recognized audit standards; 
• Proven understanding of the concepts of developing engaging online user experiences, and web applications that facilitate partnership engagement; 
• Solid understanding of web design functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, and navigation across multiple platforms and devices; 
• Track record in creating solutions that make technical and complex information easily accessible through user-friendly web applications; 
• Thorough knowledge of industry-standard front- and back-end software and tools; 
• Bright and innovative as a team leader with the ability to work at a fast pace and under tight deadlines; 
• Experience in establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds; and 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language an advantag

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