Result of Service
Improved digital inclusion and accessibility compliance of OICT products and services through the establishment of strategic and operational guidance materials, assessment and remediation of high-priority applications and websites, and end user and technical team training. Accurate and timely.
- Supporting improved accessibility of UN websites and applications on demand for accessibility compliance - Submit detailed accessibility testing report and support and/or provide guidance to address accessibility issues
- Conducting virtual training sessions on demand for UN Staff on different aspects of web and digital accessibility - Virtual trainings on creation of accessible documents and accessible web pages - Sessions as needed with training/reference materials that participants could use after session
- Reviewing digital trainings and digital/online products on demand for accessibility and support with remediation and/or advice wherever necessary - Submit detailed accessibility testing report with support and/or guidance to developers on addressing accessibility issues
- Conducting evaluation technical assessment of commercial and open-source accessibility tools and services to support standardization review and evaluation.
- Providing technical assistance to UN entities and country teams on digital accessibility, including input, review, and feedback of guidance and implementation materials.
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
1 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 - part-time
Duties and Responsibilities
To support OICT and its client entities to progress with its digital accessibility goals and objectives to make its products, premises, services, and information more accessible to persons with disabilities in alignment with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy, particularly indicator on digital accessibility.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships
The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) manages a portfolio of enterprise and entity-specific applications that are used extensively by the UN Secretariat, including web-based enterprise applications and public information websites. This post is part of the OICT Enterprise Solution Service (OICT/ESS) and reports to the Office of the Chief, Enterprise Application Center, Americas.
Duties and Responsibilities
As part of the OICT digital accessibility programme of work, the team requires a digital accessibility specialist to support the assessment of its application and website portfolio and to support the strategic planning, implementation, and support of a range of digital inclusion initiatives to improve the overall accessibility compliance of the Office’s products and services in alignment with international accessibility standards and best practices
The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:
- Review and assess websites and applications against UN web accessibility guidelines and other international standards and report on their compliance as well as provide remediation advice and support.
- Assist in the drafting of strategic and operational digital accessibility guidance, check-lists, project plans, and learning materials.
- Assist in the development of digital accessibility training and learning materials to support culture change and technical skills development in OICT and the broader Secretariat.
- Support technical evaluation of digital accessibility tools and services.
- Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.
The consultant will follow the UN calendar and office hours of the UN Office in New York (USA). The consultant is expected to be available during the regular working hours of the office, 9:00 – 17:00 (NY time).
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree in a relevant field – IT, web design, software development, programming - Bachelor’s degree with 2 years relevant experience OR certification in IT will also suffice
At least 7 years’ experience in working on WCAG, ARIA, GIGW, EN standards, ICT accessibility testing and auditing, etc. is required. Previous experience in creation of accessible formats, specifically with the United Nations and/or other international organizations, is required. Experience of conducting web and document accessibility trainings at international level is required. Experience of working with assistive technologies e.g., JAWS and NVDA screen readers is required. Experience working with persons with disabilities is required.
Languages
Not available.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
