Computer Information Systems Assistant (Software Developer/Tester) (multiple positions)

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-6 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Software Deployment (SD), Software Deployment and Technical Training Team (SDTT), Software Products for Member States Unit (SPMS), Information Technology Service (ITS) within the Division for Management (DM) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Team Leader Software Deployment Team and overall guidance of the Chief of the Software Products for Member States Unit. The ITS/SPMS team is responsible for the development of sustainable and affordable IT solutions and to make these solutions available to key governments institutions of Member States. This position will focus on improving the quality of the software.

For more information on UNOV-UNODC, please visit the following websites: www.unov.org and www.unodc.org .

Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for developing software and providing solutions to improve the software quality. S/he will perform the following specific duties:

•Develop, test and debug windows applications, web applications and web services using Microsoft .NET technologies (ASP.NET, Windows Forms, C#), T-SQL, Entity Framework, WebApi, and Angular (2+), in addition to other basic technologies such as: HTML, JavaScript. •Participate in the development of cycle processes and implement criteria that incorporate Quality Assurance (QA). •Propose, develop and build test automation frameworks (automated tests to be developed in industry standard tools, some examples may be but not limited to these: Protractor, Jasmine, Selenium, Appium, Ranorex or others). •Develop, implement and maintain automated test infrastructure to increase efficiency of the testing processes, implement means of regression test automation in TFS test plans or TFS/Azure pipelines. •Review requirements, specifications, and other project documentation to assure quality of the products and identify relevant automated tests to be developed. •Support manual QA testing efforts in conversion of manual test cases into automated ones. •Perform any other work-related duties as required.

Competencies •Professionalism: Has knowledge of software development and various types and levels of software testing. Has knowledge of software testing industry standards and procedures. Has knowledge of Microsoft .NET/C#, JavaScript, HTML, SQL language, database administration, database administration concepts including MS SQL, configuration, performance, security. Has knowledge of software development life-cycle and quality assurance activities. Has good technical/coding skills, the ability to participate in development and maintenance of applications and to provide user support. Is able to create and update test automation standards, policies and test scripts. Is able to focus on quality, has a ‘test-to-break’ attitude and good analytical and testing skills. Demonstrate initiative in the identification and resolution of issues/problems. Is able to analyse and interpret programme and project performance data and is able to draft reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.

•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

•Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent. International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification or the equivalent working experience is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of relevant technical experience in systems analysis, development and programming using Microsoft .NET/C#, ASP.NET and/or ASP.NET MVC, SQL is required. Experience in the development and maintenance of applications and provision of user support is required. Strong experience with automation frameworks and automation tools is required. Experience developing and executing manual and automated test suites is required. Experience in creating and updating test automation standards, policies and test scripts is required. Experience with building tools such as Microsoft TFS is desirable. Practical experience and knowledge of Microsoft Test Manager, Selenium or Test Complete is desirable. Profound experience in testing Stored Procedures, Entity Framework, Microsoft .NET/C#, Windows Forms, WebApi, and Angular (2+). Certification in C#.NET technologies is desirable. Experience of working with Windows forms development is desirable. Experience in Windows WPF, SOA, XML is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical test and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. Non-local candidates will be considered only when no suitable candidate from the duty station is identified and will be subject to local recruitment. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

This position is funded from extra budgetary resources. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and any extension of appointment will be subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

Other Skills and Requirements Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.

The GGST is a proctored entry-level examination at the duty station. Any travel expenses incurred in order to take the examination are the responsibility of the candidate and will not be reimbursed by the Organization.

Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.