Customs IT expert
Contribute to ASYCUDA World support in Sudan through programming and technical assistance
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Overview
Contribute to ASYCUDA World support in Sudan through programming and technical assistance
You have:
- A first university degree, Bachelor, in engineering or an equivalent, is required.
- At least 2 years of IT work experience with Customs automation for governmental institutions is required.
- Work experience in Java programming language is required.
- Work experience in Linux Operating System is required.
- Work experience in Oracle Database is required.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required.
- Knowledge of English is desirable.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
The consultant will contribute to the efficient reinforcement and support of ASYCUDA World in Sudan.
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
23.09.24 to 21.03.25
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the project officer of DTL/ASP, and in collaboration with an expert in Geneva, the consultant will: (a) Assist an ASYCUDA technical expert to develop/program specific data exchange mechanisms for Sudan Customs with third party entities via ASYCUDAWorld based on provided requirements specifications documents. This will consist in: - Coding the specific programs within the ASYCUDAWorld Sudan source code using the specific ASYCUDAWorld technical platform which allows for this form of data channeling. The first part will consist of coding the reception of the data from the external entity and integrating the data into ASYCUDAWorld. The second part will consist of extracting the relevant data from ASYCUDAWorld, structuring it into an XML file and encrypting it before transmitting it to the external entity. (b) Assist an ASYCUDA technical expert to test the above with third party entities. This will consist in: - Installing the developed data exchange programs in the ASYCUDAWorld Sudan test environment and running them with a connection to the external entity to see if the data arrives securely and with the right integrity. The external entity will confirm reception, integration and sending of data in the opposite direction.
Qualifications/special skills
A first university degree, Bachelor, in engineering or an equivalent, is required. At least 2 years of IT work experience with Customs automation for governmental institutions is required. Work experience in Java programming language, Linux Operating System and Oracle Database is required.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken in Arabic is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you implemented a data exchange mechanism? | This assesses your experience in relevant projects and your problem-solving abilities. | Discuss a specific project, your role, technologies used, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure data security when developing integration mechanisms? | This question evaluates your understanding of data security best practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while working with Customs automation and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with the latest programming technologies relevant to Customs automation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What programming languages are you most proficient in, and how have you applied them in previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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