Census Website Developer/Content Manager
Category: Individual Consultant Contract
Duty Station: Central Bureau of Statistics, Thapathali, Kathmandu
Deadline: Thursday, 16 January 2020
Background: The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) is preparing for the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) in June 2021. This will be the 12th in the series and the first census to be conducted since Nepal adopted the SDGs and transitioned to a federal state. Therefore, it will be undertaken in an entirely new socio-political context where the demand for data and the expectations of the census results, at sub-national level, are high. Further, awareness of the significance of the census is very high among all stakeholders. Advocacy, publicity and effective communications at all stages of census operations is vital.
In this context, CBS is planning to establish a permanent website for the 2021 NPHC at the CBS website. The website will include history of Nepal population census from 1911, all the reports, procedural history, census operation guidelines, questionnaires and manuals among others. In addition to this, the page will act as a gateway for making the census operations digitally accessible to all the stakeholders. CBS intends to utilize the digital platform for various census activities, like, facilitating census awareness and education, promoting census ownership and engagement, as well as for recruitment, training, field mobilization, monitoring and supervision to name a few. CBS, therefore, requires to have the services of a national consultant to construct and manage the NPHC website.
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in ICT/Computer Engineering or equivalent required, Master's Degree in ICT or relevant area desirable; At least 5 years of working experience in website content management, webpage scripting and programming, digital imaging, multimedia, graphic design and web application development; ICT background and/or webpage design, information architecture and usability, website usability experience is essential; Familiarity with a wide range of relevant tools and software (Illustrator, HTLM, Dreamweaver, Photoshop or similar program); Ability to write HTML/CSS essential; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work with diverse teams, time management skills, problem solving skills and quality of work skills; Excellent command in Nepali and English (writing and editing).
How to apply: More detailed information, including the detailed Terms of Reference, competency profile and education/experience and other requirements can be found at https://bit.ly/37GEUOt. Applicants (Nepali nationals only) must complete a Personal History Form (P-11), together with a curriculum vitae (CV) and application letter. P-11 form can be downloaded from the https://bit.ly/39HB5ub. Please send your applications only by email to jobs.nepal@unfpa.org clearly marking the Position Title in the Subject of your email.
Deadline for applications: Thursday, 16 January 2020 by 5.00 pm Nepal time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applications to whom we have further interest.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.
