IT Consultant (QA and validation)

Ensure quality of new digital customs components to facilitate trade.

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UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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Geneva (Switzerland)

Consultant IT & Telecom Information Management

Application deadline 9 months ago: Tuesday 9 Sep 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Ensure quality of new digital customs components to facilitate trade.

You have:

A first university degree, Bachelor, in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area is required.
At least 7 years of work experience in the area of quality assurance of complex ICT systems is required.
Familiarity with customs automation, single window or similar systems is desirable.
Work experience in international ICT projects and in transition economies is desirable.
Familiarity with QA tools and programming languages (Java) is required.
Fluency oral and written in English is required.
Knowledge of Russian is desirable.

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Result of Service

The consultant will ensure the quality of new digital customs components to facilitate trade in the transition economies region.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

01.10.25 - 31.01.26

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the incumbent will undertake following duties: - Ensuring quality of new digital customs solutions within ASYCUDAWorld framework - Ensuring conformity of new digital features with national legislation and international standards - Ensuring interoperability with other governmental information systems - Ensuring interoperability with express carriers - Providing recommendations for ensuring faster clearance times and reduced delays for shipments - Providing other types of technical support to ASYCUDA core team - Collaborating with key stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with project goals.

Qualifications/special skills

A first university degree, Bachelor, in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area is required. At least 7 years of work experience in the area of quality assurance of complex ICT systems is required. Familiarity with customs automation, single window or similar systems is desirable. Work experience in international ICT projects and in transition economies is desirable. Familiarity with QA tools and programming languages (Java) is required.

Languages

Fluency 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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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with quality assurance of ICT systems?	This question assesses the candidate's direct experience and expertise in quality assurance.	Detail specific projects where you applied quality assurance principles.
What methods do you use to ensure compliance with international standards in digital solutions?	This tests the candidate's understanding of international standards and compliance methodologies.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach ensuring interoperability between systems?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging project involving customs automation you've worked on.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you gather stakeholder input during a project?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experiences do you have in transition economies regarding ICT projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How proficient are you in using QA tools?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your fluency level in English and any experience using it professionally?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.