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ICT Associate

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-6, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: 2024-11-25

Hosted Entities Enhanced Integrated Framework
Job categories Communications, IT, Information Security
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5007/29141
Department/office GPO, GVA, Geneva
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-6
Duration Approximately 50 days per year (on retainer basis)
Application period 11-Nov-2024 to 25-Nov-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Functions/Key Results Expected:

Under the direct supervision of the ICT Analyst - ICT Project Manager, the .NET/REACT senior developer will be responsible for the following tasks for EIF client:

  • Gathers and defines the functional requirements for the software solution.

  • Contributes to the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of enterprise applications using .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET Web Forms, .NET Core).

  • Contributes to the analysis, design, and development of enterprise applications’ front-end using REACTJS.; 

  • Implements DDD (Domain Driven Design) pattern in the applications

  • Contributes to  the implementation of web applications ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and usability of systems by adhering to established and evolving architectural standards;

  • Develops mock-up themes or design of new ones with other developers and/or clients; 

  • Ensures the proper performance of deliverable functionalities, providing test cases and avoiding regressions; Ensures the effective migration of existing sites and applications; 

  • Performs the application deployment and maintenance of the infrastructure (Windows Server system and other server applications such IIS, Microsoft SQL Server); 

  • Develops innovative software components  and implements them as a replacement of existing solutions; 

  • Creates user and project documentation;

Impact of Results:

The incumbent will be expected to:
  • Ensure timely delivery of project products and services,
  • Contribute to  the development and maintenance of enterprise applications,
  • Support working relationships with the client.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Educational Requirements:
  • Completion of secondary education is required.
  • A university degree or diploma in information technology, computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, engineering or related fields is an asset and may substitute some years of experience.
Professional Experience Requirements:
  • 6 years of experience developing web applications in  .NET framework with ASP .NET CORE or closely related experience  is required, (OR 4 years of relevant experience as described above, combined with a  diploma, OR 2 years of relevant experience as described above combined with a Bachelors degree). 
  • Experience building applications with React JS  is required.
  • Experience with the use Windows Server system and other server applications such IIS, Microsoft SQL Server is required.
  • Experience in front end development to create web pages that closely match the mockups and wireframes built by UX designers or related experience is desirable.
  • Proficiency in using Git (or other version control system) for source control management is desirable.
  • Experience with Agile project development and product delivery is desirable.
  • Experience with the DDD pattern is desirable.
  • Knowledge of ASP .NET Web Forms is desirable
  • Knowledge on Atlassian products is highly desirable (Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket); 
Language requirements:
  • Full working knowledge of English is required.
  • Knowledge of other UN languages, especially Spanish, is desirable
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.