Consultant – Mobile Applications Development Consultant (Local - HQA)

Consultant IT & Telecom Information Management

Overview

Design and develop mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms

You have:

• University degree from an accredited educational institution in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience as a mobile application developer with a portfolio showcasing successful projects and a strong understanding of mobile applications design and development principles.
• Practical experience in mobile applications development using Android studio and swift for iOS, RESTful API’s, JSON, GitHub, REACT Native.
• Strong focus on technologies .NET Core, C#, MSSQL Server, Transact-SQL.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Contract

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Result of Service

UNRWA Digital Impact, Technology, and Innovation Department (DITID) is seeking an experienced Mobile Applications Development Consultant with expertise in mobile applications (iOS & Android) frameworks such as Android studio, Swift. And strong focus on technologies .NET Core, C#, MSSQL Server, Restful API’s The consultant will report to Senior Technical Lead (HQ-Amman).

Work Location

Amman - Jordan

Expected duration

up to 11 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head Software Development Section and Senior Technical Lead, and in close collaboration with the application development team, the selected Mobile applications development consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: • Design, build and maintain Android & iOS mobile applications. • Perform software development and maintenance tasks on applications to which assigned. • Perform limited analysis tasks as assigned by the supervisor for the design, implementation, customization, and maintenance of Agency software applications. • Resolve incidents and Service requests which received from different business units. • Assist in collecting and documenting user requirements and preparation of system and programme specifications. • Assist in preparation of user manuals and other documentation for the systems and applications to which assigned. • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Head Software Development Section and Senior Technical Lead, and in close collaboration with the application development team, the selected Mobile applications development consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: • Design, build and maintain Android & iOS mobile applications. • Perform software development and maintenance tasks on applications to which assigned. • Perform limited analysis tasks as assigned by the supervisor for the design, implementation, customization, and maintenance of Agency software applications. • Resolve incidents and Service requests which received from different business units. • Assist in collecting and documenting user requirements and preparation of system and programme specifications. • Assist in preparation of user manuals and other documentation for the systems and applications to which assigned. • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • University degree from an accredited educational institution in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • At least 4 years of progressive experience as a mobile application developer with a portfolio showcasing successful projects and a strong understanding of mobile applications design and development principles. • Practical experience in mobile applications development using Android studio and swift for iOS, RESTful API’s, JSON, GitHub, REACT Native. • Strong focus on technologies .NET Core, C#, MSSQL Server, Transact-SQL. • Good command of spoken and written English. • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. • Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. • Experience in modern application development platforms and databases. COMPETENCIES • Analytical Thinking • Technological Awareness • Results Driven/ Goal Oriented • Teamwork and Collaboration & Communication Skills • Continuous Learning • Creativity and innovation DELIVERABLES • Provide technical support for UNRWA related mobile applications and resolve all received incidents and service requests. (50%) • Develop all newly requested changes for mobile applications. (20%) • Testing and Quality Assurance Reports: Conduct thorough testing of the mobile application to identify and fix bugs, ensuring a high level of quality and reliability. (10%) • Organize and document source code for the application, adhering to coding standards and best practices. (10%) • Deployment Package that includes all necessary files and configurations for deploying the mobile applications to a production & stage environment. (10%) CONDITIONS OF SERVICE • The selected candidate will be based in UNRWA HQA Amman - Jordan. • The duration of the Contract is up to 11 months, and the possibility of extension is subject to the availability of funds and continuing need and satisfactory performance. • The selected candidate will receive monthly fees of JD919.80, equivalent to the UNRWA Jordan salary scale. • At least 4 years of progressive experience as a mobile application developer with a portfolio showcasing successful projects and a strong understanding of mobile applications design and development principles. • Practical experience in mobile applications development using Android studio and swift for iOS, RESTful API’s, JSON, GitHub, REACT Native. • Strong focus on technologies .NET Core, C#, MSSQL Server, Transact-SQL. • Experience in modern application development platforms and databases.

Languages

• Fluent in spoken and written English. * Fluency in spoken and written Arabic.

Additional Information

UNRWA Digital Impact, Technology, and Innovation Department (DITID) is seeking an experienced Web Application Specialist with expertise in ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, and other programming languages to work on Web application Systems. The consultant will report to the Head Software Development Section and Lead Solution Architect (HQ-Amman).

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.

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