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Last updated: 24 February 2025.

Call for proposals – Website Redesign, Re-Launch and Brush-up of Visual Identity: Proposals are currently being reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Communications Officer: The hiring process is complete.
Regional Coordinator for Southwest Asia and North Africa: the role has been filled.

Call for proposals: UNCAC Coalition Website Redesign, Re-Launch and Brush-up of Visual Identity

Background

The UNCAC Coalition is a global network of almost 400 civil society organizations (CSOs) in over 120 countries, committed to promoting the implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Our current WordPress-based website, uncaccoalition.org, which has served us well for the past 10 years, is now in need of a significant redesign and upgrade to meet modern technical standards. In parallel, we also want to brush up our organization’s logo and overall visual identity.

The purpose of our website is to provide a platform for the multistakeholder anti-corruption community, ranging from civil society to government delegates and anti-corruption professionals, to access and share information on relevant resources and best practices regarding corruption-related issues and the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Objective

The UNCAC Coalition is inviting bids from experienced consultants or web design firms to redesign and develop our new website based on WordPress. The total budget for this relaunch cannot exceed 25,000 Euros (including VAT, if applicable).

Project Scope:

Brush up the Coalition’s visual identity: Refreshed logo and brand design.
Design and develop a modern, mobile-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing website based on WordPress. It should include the following features:
1. Ensure the website is user-friendly, with easy navigation and an intuitive interface;
2. Redesign the front page with several teasers for key pages and the latest news/blog posts;
3. Possibility of a members-only section (requiring login), with content there not being captured by search engines;
4. Easy and fast searchability of content (search field);
5. Automatic translation feature (comparable to a plug-in solution on the current website);
6. Ensure full compatibility with social media, in particular the X preview function;
7. Propose incorporating accessibility features to ensure the website meets relevant standards for users with disabilities, including but not limited to WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines;
Develop design templates for approximately 15 different pages, including:
1. – front page
2. – profile pages for organizations
3. – join the Coalition
4. – individual thematic working group pages
5. – blog posts
6. – reports page (example)
7. – standard page
8. – team page
9. – board page
10. – UNCAC Review Status Tracker page
11. – template for database on country-specific legislation (such as this on legal standing: create user-friendly profile pages that display the content we have currently only published in PDFs; integrate a world map with interactive data visualization; design comparative tables for data analysis, and improve the layout for the country overview “flags page ”)
12. – Resource Library to collect all the articles and reports from our website in an easy to navigate format with a search function and categorization system,
13. – calendars
14. – webinars/videos page
Incorporate feedback on initial design drafts.
Suggest options for how reports could be published in an easily searchable (HTML) format, rather than as embedded PDFs.
Suggest solutions to visualize and present data (maps, tables) – see examples we currently use here and here.
Migrate and reorganize existing content (to the extent possible, maintaining current URLs or creating redirects so that existing external links continue working) to the new website.
Suggest solutions that are in line with the GDPR and minimize personal data collection.
Implement search engine optimization (SEO) best practices; connect/implement analytics tools.
Implement secure data handling practices to protect user information, especially in the members-only section.
Integrate tools for real-time monitoring and backups, ensuring that potential threats or issues are quickly identified and mitigated.
Suggest and set up an appropriate hosting setup for fast load times (ideally using our current provider, Dreamhost).
Handover of a live website installed with the organization’s host (Dreamhost).
Handover training for UNCAC Coalition staff on website management and maintenance.
Provide a period after the handover to address any problems and bugs (identify the length of this period in the proposal).

Eligibility Criteria:

Demonstrated experience in designing and developing WordPress-based websites for NGOs or similar organizations.
A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centric web design.
Proven expertise in web development, with a focus on responsive design.
Knowledge of best practices for SEO and website accessibility.
Excellent communication skills in English.

Based: Work can be remote.

Deadline: 31 January 2025, end of the day (Vienna)

Starting date: February 2025

Application Process

To apply for this role, please email fill out this application form, and send the following documentation in English by 31 January 2025 to consultant@uncaccoalition.org:

A letter (PDF, max 3-5 pages):
- describing your experience and qualifications relevant to this assignment;
- with a brief creative proposal; outline how you will approach the assignment;
- indicative timeline, including the period for revisions and maintenance after hand-over;
- Your assessment on how our requests can be implemented, how, and any aspects where you anticipate the need for further discussions or deviations from our TOR;
Curriculum Vitae of project lead (PDF, no more than 3 pages) and an overview of other key personnel who would be involved in the project, as well as an outline of their expertise and experience;
A minimum of three samples of relevant previous work, or an online portfolio (confidentiality guaranteed);
Financial offer for undertaking the work (as well as any applicable other costs, including VAT, if applicable).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Coalition may enter into additional negotiations with one or more of the participants in the call.

Data protection

By responding to this call for proposals and submitting an application, you provide consent to the UNCAC Coalition to process and store your application materials for up to eight years, in line with legal requirements in Austria.

In case you have any questions, please write to consultant@uncaccoalition.org

Communications Officer

About the Role

The UNCAC Coalition is looking for a Communications Officer to join its global Hub team in Vienna.

A multi-faceted role in a hands-on, international environment with a small team, the Communications Officer will work on, draft, review and edit different communication outputs of the Coalition, ensure that outputs are timely, of high quality, innovative, have clear messaging, and reach the relevant stakeholders, elevating the Coalition’s anti-corruption advocacy as well as the visibility of its global civil society network.

We are very interested in hearing from you if you:

have a track record in communications and a passion for writing and editing with close attention to detail;
have the skills to plan, draft and produce a wide range of communications outputs for different channels;
can make complex policy issues accessible to different stakeholder groups, and have a strong interest in anti-corruption, good governance and human rights issues.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and execute external communication efforts of the UNCAC Coalition (planning, coordinating, drafting, wording, reviewing, creating visuals, quality control, publication, analytics, learning), ensuring that information on our activities is shared in a timely and effective manner with relevant stakeholders and our wider network:
Administer a range of communications outputs, including website content, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, statements, press releases, flyers, basic graphics (event flyers, posters, infographics for website and social media), layout and final production of reports and publications, videos, and other advocacy materials;
Support our ongoing advocacy efforts through effective and timely communication;
Provide communications and advocacy support for the UNCAC Coalition’s thematic working groups;
Communicate with external stakeholders who contact the UNCAC Coalition;
Engage and share information with our membership and the wider community through our email discussion lists;
Implement advocacy efforts and campaigns within our membership as well as with other partner organizations;
Produce and publish the Coalition’s monthly email newsletter;
Produce an annual report;
Lead the UNCAC Coalition’s social media activities, boosting growth and monitoring analytics across several different social media channels;
Produce videos (e.g., break down technical information for our membership or provide a snapshot of our activities or those of our community);
Assist in the organization and coordination of in-person, hybrid and virtual events (panel discussions, webinars, etc.) in close coordination with other team members and external partners;
Support and facilitate training, workshops, advocacy meetings, and other activities the UNCAC Coalition is involved in with external stakeholders (both in person and virtual).
Develop internal communication structures that facilitate team communication and coordination.
To coordinate efforts to support activists and organizations from our community that face threats or attacks (vetting and processing of incoming requests, coordinating with partners, preparing and executing response actions) (Note: this paragraph was added on 20 Nov)

Your Profile

You have a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or another relevant field;
You are an excellent writer, with native-level English;
In addition to an excellent command of English, the Coalition’s working language, command of other languages – particularly of one or several other UN official languages – is desirable;
You have at least three years of relevant experience working on communications relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position, working for civil society organizations, media outlets, governmental bodies, or international organizations (experience working with civil society organizations, in particular in an international setting, is preferred);
You are an avid and outgoing communicator;
You have demonstrated experience producing and editing different types of written outputs (blog posts, policy briefs, newsletters, social media, website content, etc.) and enjoy communicating online and offline while accounting for cross-cultural contexts;
You are interested in policy issues and can translate technical information into easily accessible communication outputs;
You can demonstrate an interest in anti-corruption, good governance, or human rights, and have ideally worked on related issues;
You are a diligent self-starter, hands-on, proactive and show initiative, are reliable, pay close attention to detail and feel passionate about our cause;
You feel comfortable working in a small team and taking on new tasks and responsibilities pro-actively;
You thrive in a setting where you have to produce timely outputs, multi-task and work with limited supervision;
Ideally, you also have an eye for visuals (photos, graphic design) and have experience with graphic design software and video editing and production, have used WordPress, and don’t shy away from teaching yourself to use new software and apps.

The candidate should be based in or be willing to relocate to Vienna, Austria.

Contract Duration: We offer an initial contract until January 2026. Subject to additional funding being secured and strong performance, the Coalition is interested in turning the role into an unlimited contract.

Starting Date: as soon as possible.

What we offer:

An opportunity to work on anti-corruption, one of the defining issues of our time, while connected to both international-level diplomacy and national-level action;
A small, international and multi-cultural team within an established organization, with the opportunity to help shape the organization’s activities, visibility and impact;
A full-time position with somewhat flexible working hours (2 days of home office per week possible);
A salary of EUR 2,900 per month (38.5h/week), with 14 salaries a year (i.e. EUR 40,600 annual gross) – with the potential for higher remuneration depending on the candidate’s profile and relevant experience;
Public transport ticket for Vienna;
The Coalition is able to employ individuals who currently do not hold a valid work permit for Austria due to its status as an international non-governmental organization.

How to apply

The application deadline has passed.

At the UNCAC Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

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At the UNCAC Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

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