UNCAC Coalition Website Manager , Transparency International
UNCAC COALITION WEBSITE MANAGER
Application Closing Date - 21 Aug 2013
Job Start Date - 01 Sep, 2013
Duration - Open-ended
Location – Remote
BACKGROUND
Adoption of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2003 created a powerful instrument to combat corruption worldwide. In November 2009, the Conference of States Parties (COSP) agreed a review mechanism for the UNCAC. This has opened the door for follow-up on governments’ performance in complying with their anti-corruption commitments. As the UNCAC is an international benchmark of anti-corruption any country considering or adopting partial or overarching reforms in this field should be assessed in light of the UNCAC standards.
The UNCAC Coalition, established in August 2006, is a global network of over 350 civil society organisations (CSOs) in over 100 countries, committed to promoting the ratification, implementation and monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). It mobilises civil society action for UNCAC at international, regional and national levels. (www.uncaccoalition.org)
The UNCAC Coalition website is a key tool for communication, mobilisation and information-sharing amongst members and requires on-going maintenance so it remains an effective communication and advocacy mechanism.
OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of this consultancy is to
• Maintain, update and improve the Coalition website,
• Make the website available in French and Spanish
• Assist with the publication of a quarterly newsletter.
• Ensure adequate website security to protect against intrusion or fraud
REPORT STRUCTURE AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
The assignments involve the following activities, carried out in consultation with TI-S.
• Updating and adding information as directed by TI
• Creating new pages or making changes to existing pages
• Providing advice on technical issues which arise and resolving technical problems wherever possible
• Creating instructional tutorials for common processes so that TI staff can maintain the site themselves
• Updating Joomla! components where required
• Assisting with the creation and diffusion of a quarterly Newsletter (using a component of the website)
• Making suggestions for website improvements.
• Proposing and implementing a solution to make the website available in French and Spanish (translations provided)
• Ensuring adequate website security to protect against intrusion or fraud
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Consultant should preferably have the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated previous experiences working with web design and programming with Joomla! CMS.
• Ability to provide technical support by email and phone with guaranteed response time.
• Experience designing and implementing NGO website is advantageous.
REMUNERATION AND COSTS
The Consultant should provide a detailed breakdown, before any VAT or other charges, of all their estimated costs, including but not limited to; hourly rates, materials etc.
Transparency International e.V. (Secretariat), (TI-S) is registered as a Business Entity in Germany with VAT identification number DE273612486. In order to determine the Value Added Tax (VAT) implications of this tender, we kindly request that the [Vendor/Consultant] answer each of the following questions relating to VAT and submit their answers in the attached Word document, along with their email application.
1. Are you a registered business entity or operating as a private person?
2. In what country is your business operation located?
3. Are you registered for VAT?
4. If registered for VAT, located outside the EU, and do not apply the reverse-charge mechanism, what rate of VAT are you obliged to charge?
5. If you are not registered for VAT, are you obliged to charge any other local taxes/charges?
6. If you are VAT registered within the EU, please provide your VAT number.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The application should include the following:
• Completed VAT template (download at http://www.transparency.org/files/content/work/TIS_VAT_Form_for_Tenders.doc)
• Curriculum Vitae with full description of the applicant’s profile and experience.
• One sample of relevant previous work (confidentiality guaranteed).
• Contact details for at least two independent referees with in-depth and proven knowledge of the applicant’s expertise and relevant work experience.
Please indicate “UNCAC Coalition website and newsletter” in the subject line of your email application. Applications should be sent in English by email to Coalitionconsultancy@transparency.org by close of business of 20 August 2013.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Application Closing Date - 21 Aug 2013
Job Start Date - 01 Sep, 2013
Duration - Open-ended
Location – Remote
BACKGROUND
Adoption of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2003 created a powerful instrument to combat corruption worldwide. In November 2009, the Conference of States Parties (COSP) agreed a review mechanism for the UNCAC. This has opened the door for follow-up on governments’ performance in complying with their anti-corruption commitments. As the UNCAC is an international benchmark of anti-corruption any country considering or adopting partial or overarching reforms in this field should be assessed in light of the UNCAC standards.
The UNCAC Coalition, established in August 2006, is a global network of over 350 civil society organisations (CSOs) in over 100 countries, committed to promoting the ratification, implementation and monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). It mobilises civil society action for UNCAC at international, regional and national levels. (www.uncaccoalition.org)
The UNCAC Coalition website is a key tool for communication, mobilisation and information-sharing amongst members and requires on-going maintenance so it remains an effective communication and advocacy mechanism.
OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of this consultancy is to
• Maintain, update and improve the Coalition website,
• Make the website available in French and Spanish
• Assist with the publication of a quarterly newsletter.
• Ensure adequate website security to protect against intrusion or fraud
REPORT STRUCTURE AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
The assignments involve the following activities, carried out in consultation with TI-S.
• Updating and adding information as directed by TI
• Creating new pages or making changes to existing pages
• Providing advice on technical issues which arise and resolving technical problems wherever possible
• Creating instructional tutorials for common processes so that TI staff can maintain the site themselves
• Updating Joomla! components where required
• Assisting with the creation and diffusion of a quarterly Newsletter (using a component of the website)
• Making suggestions for website improvements.
• Proposing and implementing a solution to make the website available in French and Spanish (translations provided)
• Ensuring adequate website security to protect against intrusion or fraud
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Consultant should preferably have the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated previous experiences working with web design and programming with Joomla! CMS.
• Ability to provide technical support by email and phone with guaranteed response time.
• Experience designing and implementing NGO website is advantageous.
REMUNERATION AND COSTS
The Consultant should provide a detailed breakdown, before any VAT or other charges, of all their estimated costs, including but not limited to; hourly rates, materials etc.
Transparency International e.V. (Secretariat), (TI-S) is registered as a Business Entity in Germany with VAT identification number DE273612486. In order to determine the Value Added Tax (VAT) implications of this tender, we kindly request that the [Vendor/Consultant] answer each of the following questions relating to VAT and submit their answers in the attached Word document, along with their email application.
1. Are you a registered business entity or operating as a private person?
2. In what country is your business operation located?
3. Are you registered for VAT?
4. If registered for VAT, located outside the EU, and do not apply the reverse-charge mechanism, what rate of VAT are you obliged to charge?
5. If you are not registered for VAT, are you obliged to charge any other local taxes/charges?
6. If you are VAT registered within the EU, please provide your VAT number.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The application should include the following:
• Completed VAT template (download at http://www.transparency.org/files/content/work/TIS_VAT_Form_for_Tenders.doc)
• Curriculum Vitae with full description of the applicant’s profile and experience.
• One sample of relevant previous work (confidentiality guaranteed).
• Contact details for at least two independent referees with in-depth and proven knowledge of the applicant’s expertise and relevant work experience.
Please indicate “UNCAC Coalition website and newsletter” in the subject line of your email application. Applications should be sent in English by email to Coalitionconsultancy@transparency.org by close of business of 20 August 2013.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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