Website Development and Digital Content Support

UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. It promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat India works closely with national, state, and local governments, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners to support sustainable urbanization, housing, climate resilience, urban governance, and inclusive development initiatives across the country. As part of its communication and outreach efforts, UN-Habitat India seeks to strengthen its digital presence and improve dissemination of knowledge products, project updates, publications, events, and engagement activities through an updated and user-friendly web platform.

UN‑Habitat India website (unhabitat.org.in) is a CMS-driven, content-centric web platform designed to manage and publish dynamic information such as projects, reports, news, and events. It uses a modular, database-backed architecture with structured sections (About, Projects, Knowledge, Publications, Events) and supports media management and content workflows for regular updates. Its overall structure and functionality are consistent with an enterprise CMS like Drupal 8 and 9 versions running on PHP with a MySQL database, ensuring scalability, role-based content management, and responsive design for accessibility across devices. UN-Habitat India regularly develops knowledge products, reports, communication materials, event updates, and documentation related to housing, urban development, climate resilience, and sustainable urbanization. To improve accessibility, outreach, and stakeholder engagement, there is a need to strengthen and support website development and digital communication systems. The Online Volunteer will support the enhancement and maintenance of web-based platforms and assist in improving the digital presentation of programme-related content and resources.

The Online Volunteer will work under the supervision of the designated UN-Habitat focal point and will support the following tasks: Website Development and Maintenance - Support the development, updating, and maintenance of website pages and digital interfaces. - Assist in improving website structure, layout, navigation, and user experience. - Support integration of reports, publications, multimedia content, and project information into the website. - Ensure compatibility across devices and browsers. - Provide capacity building support to UN Habitat focal point for maintenance and uploading of content in the future Digital Content and Technical Support - Assist in uploading and formatting web content, including text, images, documents, and event updates. - Support optimization of website performance, accessibility, and responsiveness. - Coordinate with programme teams to organize and present content in a clear and visually engaging manner. - Support troubleshooting and basic technical issue resolution related to website functionality. Documentation and Coordination - Prepare basic technical documentation and content organization guidelines. - Support periodic review and updating of web content to ensure accuracy and relevance. - Assist in compiling feedback and recommendations for future website improvements. Kindly note that: - More details on the work distribution and details of tasks will be shared with the Online Volunteer during a virtual orientation call. - Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply