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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.

Responsibilities or duties

Under the supervision of the ICT Senior Manager - Technology Innovation, the incumbent will be required to perform the following functions:

• New Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features and modules to address DCO’s identified business needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with DCO’s digital development standards.
• System Maintenance and Support: Analyze and develop solutions to issues reported by the business focal points. These prioritized issues will include both bugs and feature enhancements and changes.
• Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in both frontend and backend technologies (Typescript, Node.js, ReactJS, PostgreSQL) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests.
• API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs for the UNINFO suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems, and provide comprehensive documentation.
• AI development: Develop AI-enabled applications (Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Rovo, etc.)
• Platform Enhancement: Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience.
• Data Visualization: Develop and integrate interactive data visualizations and dashboards using to effectively communicate insights from the UN INFO suite of tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a team of developers, participating in code reviews, sprint cycles, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for developers and application administrators.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to application administrators and data managers, assisting with user and data management, resolving bugs and troubleshooting.
• Cloud Technologies: Leverage cloud platforms (Azure) and tools (Docker) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
• Stay Current: Remain informed about the latest trends and advancements in software development, continuously updating skills and knowledge.

Other Duties

• Function as an active member of the wider DCO development team, including regular knowledge interchange, joint events..
• Assist with Dev-ops tasks such as maintenance, configuration and support of the infrastructure on which the DCO applications sit.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Skills

• Communication, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Agility, Integrity, Results oriented

Competencies

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or in a field related to the post description, with 5 (five) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or in a field related to the post description, with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• A Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.

Experience needed

Experience Requirements

• Required:
• Relevant experience is defined as experience in database-driven web application development and maintenance.
• Within the above required experience, a minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in developing with object-oriented JavaScript and JavaScript-based libraries, in particular Typescript, Node.JS or ReactJS to build dynamic and data driven websites and/or applications.
• Experience in developing with Node.js, Python, or other web application frameworks.
• Experience developing with SQL-based open-source databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with AI-enabled app development (Azure Foundry, MCP Servers, Copilot Studio, Rovo or others).

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• New Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features and modules to address DCO’s identified business needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with DCO’s digital development standards.
• System Maintenance and Support: Analyze and develop solutions to issues reported by the business focal points. These prioritized issues will include both bugs and feature enhancements and changes.
• Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in both frontend and backend technologies (Typescript, Node.js, ReactJS, PostgreSQL) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests.
• API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs for the UNINFO suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems, and provide comprehensive documentation.
• AI development: Develop AI-enabled applications (Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Rovo, etc.)
• Platform Enhancement: Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience.
• Data Visualization: Develop and integrate interactive data visualizations and dashboards using to effectively communicate insights from the UN INFO suite of tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a team of developers, participating in code reviews, sprint cycles, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for developers and application administrators.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to application administrators and data managers, assisting with user and data management, resolving bugs and troubleshooting.
• Cloud Technologies: Leverage cloud platforms (Azure) and tools (Docker) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
• Stay Current: Remain informed about the latest trends and advancements in software development, continuously updating skills and knowledge.
• Function as an active member of the wider DCO development team, including regular knowledge interchange, joint events..
• Assist with Dev-ops tasks such as maintenance, configuration and support of the infrastructure on which the DCO applications sit.

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Agility
• Integrity
• Results oriented

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or in a field related to the post description, with 5 (five) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or in a field related to the post description, with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• A Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.
• Relevant experience is defined as experience in database-driven web application development and maintenance.
• Within the above required experience, a minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in developing with object-oriented JavaScript and JavaScript-based libraries, in particular Typescript, Node.JS or ReactJS to build dynamic and data driven websites and/or applications.
• Experience in developing with Node.js, Python, or other web application frameworks.
• Experience developing with SQL-based open-source databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with AI-enabled app development (Azure Foundry, MCP Servers, Copilot Studio, Rovo or others).