Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context
The Online Communications Unit (OCU), the Manila-based branch of the IOM Media and Communications Unit, focuses on several key areas of work. These include bringing expertise and agility to manage the digital environment effectively, ensuring IOM's online presence is a strategic priority, maintaining consistency in online brand representation, guiding and empowering colleagues through web management training, and being dedicated to swift and effective responses to web-based demands, efficiently meeting various web-related needs.
Under the direct supervision of the National Digital Communications Officer and the overall guidance of the Head of the Online Communications Unit (OCU), the successful candidate will assume a senior-level role, tasked with providing Website Development support for websites managed by the OCU.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
- Participate in determining requirements, planning technical aspects of the project to ensure that requirements are consistent, complete, correct, and operationally defined.
- Provide support on Drupal configuration and setup, including front-end and UI/UX development.
- Develop Drupal templates based on visual identity, wireframes, mock-ups, and other digital assets.
- Develop custom Drupal modules as required such as the integration with other websites and platforms.
- Import and upload available contents such as text, documents, images, videos, etc. in a visually appealing way.
- Enhance data visualization capabilities such as development of interactive maps, charts and graphs.
- Develop data visualizations to support data-driven narratives and online storytelling content that is pertinent and engaging.
- Assess current needs of the office and project websites and recommend how these may be addressed in the future.
- Perform unit and integration tests and resolve any resulting issues/bugs.
- Ensure all assigned website projects are always running the latest secure code and custom code is thoroughly security tested with the appropriate levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
- Maintain appropriate database and application security environment and controls, ensuring integrity, safety and confidentiality of the web platforms while implementing the new functions and features.
- Provide proper documentation particularly on changes to the code and/or modules.
- Communicate project status, issues and risk factors to project team members.
- Perform any other duties as required.
Education
- University degree in Computer Science or related fields with at least 2 year of professional experience in web development.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- Experience in web applications design and development, experience in PHP/MySQL programming with at least three years in design and development of Drupal website. An advantage would be the ability to install, configure and secure application/ web servers in Acquia Cloud, Amazon AWS and/or Microsoft Azure in secure Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) environments.
- Experience with development tools such as Git (using Gitflow) and Subversion version control systems, Drush, Visual Studio Code, working with database technologies, specifically MySQL and Cloud SQL.
- Knowledge and Experience in developing Drupal integration into large scale systems or third-party products an advantage.
- Experience with working on other open-source technologies and CMS platforms (like WordPress, Joomla etc.).
- Practical experience of how-to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.
- Skills in data visualization offer significant advantages: data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or other relevant software. Demonstrated experience in creating interactive and static visualizations.
- Proficient in web design and mobile first front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, etc.
- Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development frameworks and SimpleTest Drupal-specific testing API an advantage.
- Solid Drupal custom code development with good knowledge of core API and commonly used contributed modules preferred.
- Knowledge of Drupal 9/10 and its new components, such as Twig, Backbone.js and Underscore.js an advantage.
- Knowledge of Accessibility (WCAG) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) implementation is desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Strong understanding and interest in migration, development, communication and/or humanitarian issues.
- Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and consistently according to set deadlines.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Values
Inclusion and respect for diversity
Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency
Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism
Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage
Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy
Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication
Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managing and sharing knowledge
Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Teamwork
Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results
Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by clicking on the APPLY button and completing the profile registration.