IT Consultant (digital customs solutions)

Support the promotion of enhanced digital customs solutions in ASYCUDA beneficiary countries.

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UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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Consultant IT & Telecom Information Management

Application deadline 5 months ago: Tuesday 27 Jan 2026 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Support the promotion of enhanced digital customs solutions in ASYCUDA beneficiary countries.

You have:

A first university degree, Bachelor or equivalent in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area is required.
At least 7 years of work experience of work in ICT sector as front-end and back-end developer is required.
Work experience in design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT applications and Java programming language is required.
Work experience in development of governmental IT systems is required.
Work experience of working with customs automation would be an advantage.
Fluency in oral and written in English is required.
Knowledge of Russian is desirable.

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Result of Service

The consultant will support the promotion of enhanced digital customs solutions in ASYCUDA beneficiary countries, customized for the CEECA region.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

16.02.26 -16.09.26

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the incumbent is expected to undertake the following duties: - Participate in the development of enhanced digital customs solutions - Interfacing new digital Customs Platform components - Enhance Develop digital functionalities for the Customs Decision Management System - Participate in the development of Automated Export System - Developing enhancements to E-Transit and E-Commerce digital customs tools - Provide assistance to ASYCUDA central team in testing, piloting, rollout, administration and maintenance of digital customs solutions, including remedial actions - Perform other technical tasks related to maintenance of operational ASYCUDA systems

Qualifications/special skills

A first university degree, Bachelor or equivalent in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area is required At least 7 years of work experience of work in ICT sector as front-end and back-end developer is required. Work experience in design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT applications and Java programming language is required. Work experience in development of governmental IT systems is required. Work experience of working with customs automation would be an advantage. Working in the transition economies region would be an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written in English is required. Knowledge of Russian 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.

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Can you describe your experience with front-end and back-end development?	This question assesses your practical knowledge and experience in both areas of development.	Discuss specific projects you've worked on, the technologies used, and your contributions.
What complex ICT applications have you designed and developed?	The interviewer wants to understand the complexity of your past projects.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach testing and piloting new ICT solutions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about your experience in developing governmental IT systems.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you worked on customs automation projects before? If so, what was your role?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with Java programming? Can you provide examples?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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