IC -Data Driven Web Developer

Consultant IT & Telecom Information Management

Contract

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Result of Service

Collaborating with designers by implementing wireframes into interactive Portals • A highly scalable and reliable backend system • High-performance databases designed and maintained • Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate developed web solutions • High-quality software products delivered through collaboration with cross-functional teams • Code reviews conducted and adherence to software development best practices ensured

Work Location

ESCWA

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: Within the framework of the ICTS section’s commitment tp expanding and enhancing ESCWA’s technological capabilities, substantial investments have been made in a range of initiatives and projects. These encompass data management, piplines, vsiaulization, analytics, machine learning and web development. Within this context, the role of the Data-Driven Web Developer will be to support the development and upkeep of ESCWA’s online applications and portals. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall guidance of the Chief, ICTS, and direct supervision by the team leader, the contractor will work on developing and maintaining ESCWA online Policy tools . In particular, the candidate will perform the following tasks: • Design and develop highly scalable and reliable backend systems. • Design and maintain high-performance databases using PostgreSQL or MS SQL Server or MySQL. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products. • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to software development best practices. • Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.

Qualifications/special skills

A Bachelor’s degree in Maths , Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Statistics is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience as Web Developer or similar role is required. Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery is required. Excellent Knowledge of Angular Framework is required. Knowledge of React frameworks is desirable. Knowledge of NodeJS is desirable. Hands on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes is required. Knowledge of any of the following back-end languages (C#, Python) is required. Familiarity with databases (namely: MS SQL Server or MySQL or MongoDB), web servers (IIS or Apache) 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. 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

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

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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