Full Stack Web Developer
Develop and maintain the Arab Development Portal (ADP) following UN standards.
Overview
Develop and maintain the Arab Development Portal (ADP) 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 7 years of professional 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.
- Competency in C# and .NET Core 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 and 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 (DSDSD) 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. Duties and responsibilities: Under the overall guidance of the Chief of DSDSD and the unit lead, with direct supervision and guidance from the technical team leader, the Full-Stack Web Developer will collaborate on the Arab Development Project (ADP), performing the following tasks: - Develop and implement the Arab Development Project (ADP) 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. - Maintain and optimize the website and related applications, ensuring their integration across interrelated systems and improving system performance. - 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 7 years of professional 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, along with competency in C# and .NET Core 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
| Describe a project where you implemented web security standards. What were the challenges and how did you overcome them? | This question assesses your experience with web security protocols. | Discuss specific security measures you implemented and the outcomes. |
| Can you explain how you approach developing technical documentation and user manuals? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and documentation process. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you have optimized a web application for performance. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you handled user support and troubleshooting in previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay updated with emerging technologies in web development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss how you ensure collaboration with software development teams on projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with front-end and back-end technologies. How do they integrate in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |