Full Stack Web Developer
Develop and maintain Arab Development Portal following UN standards.
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Overview
Develop and maintain Arab Development Portal following UN standards.
You have:
- A high school diploma is required.
- A certification or degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related area is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the computer software industry as an ASP.NET Core developer is required.
- Working with front-end languages and libraries (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is required.
- Working with back-end languages (C#) is required.
- Knowledge in database design, and development using MS SQL Relational Database is required.
- Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The Full-Stack Web Developer is expected to fulfill the following deliverables: - Completed project plan at project inception. - Technical documentation and user manuals for assigned projects, including dataflow and entity relationship diagrams. - Progress reports with time sheets reflecting task fulfillment and project progress. - Final source code, design assets, documentation and all related components to websites and web applications being developed. - Other related deliverables as needed, following UN ICT or ESCWA’s strategy.
Work Location
Un-House ESCWA
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Background: This position is located in the Decision-Support and Data Science Division. The Decision-Support and Data Science Division is part of ESCWA’s broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in strategic foresight, DSDSD leverages data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and scenario-based planning to anticipate trends and proactively inform policymaking and operations. Its core functions include data integration and management; data quality assurance; advanced analytics and modeling; machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions; real-time dashboards and performance reporting; and data visualization and business intelligence and the design and development of specialized digital decision-support tools. Through these capabilities, DSDSD empowers evidence-based decision-making, fosters organizational efficiency, and catalyzes strategic innovation across the region, supporting sustainable development outcomes regionally and globally. In this context, the Full Stack Web Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Arab Development Portal (ADP) following UN established standards for web development, IT technologies, programming languages, and tools. The contractor will prepare, maintain, and reference project-based technical, user, and functional specifications and documentation. Tasks and Responsibilities: The Full-Stack Web Developer will perform the following tasks: - Develop and implement The Arab Development Portal (ADP) in alignment with the UNICT strategy and ESCWA’s goals, ensuring the integration of data security standards, privacy protections, and adherence to UN web design protocols. - Analyze and translate user requirements into system specifications. - Perform unit and integrated testing, using test cases to ensure functionality, and assist end-users in validating test results and troubleshooting issues. - Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals, training materials, and product specifications, also developing functional specifications. - Provide ongoing support for deployed websites and applications, including version control, data recovery processes, and deployment strategies. - Research emerging technologies and industry trends, staying up to date with developments in the field, and actively assisting in testing and evaluating new products, tools, and technologies.
Qualifications/special skills
A high school diploma is required. A certification or degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the computer software industry as an ASP.NET Core developer working with front-end languages and libraries (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), back-end languages (C#), SQL Server, and open-source data visualization libraries like Apache eCharts is required. Knowledge in database design, and development using MS SQL Relational Database is required. Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
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 your experience with ASP.NET Core and how you've used it in past projects? | This question assesses your direct experience with the key technology required for the role. | Discuss specific projects where you've utilized ASP.NET Core, detailing your role and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure security standards are met when developing web applications? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to incorporating security in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging problem you faced while developing a web application and how you solved it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for testing and validating web applications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up to date with emerging technologies in web development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with data visualization libraries, and how have you integrated them into your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to collaborate with others to complete a web development project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you document your code and write technical documentation for your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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