Local Individual Contractor/ Full stack Web Developer

Consultant IT & Telecom Information Management

Overview

Develop and maintain digital platforms for youth engagement in Central Asia.

You have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least seven years of experience in full stack web development is required.
• Experience in mobile application development (iOS and Android) is required.
• Experience in integration of third-party services (Stripe, Google APIs, Zoom, etc.) is desirable.
• Fluency in Uzbek and Russian is required.
• Knowledge of English is desirable.
• Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international educational institution related to computer science, information technology, graphic or web design is desirable.
• Experience in UI/UX design and development (wireframes, prototypes, Figma) and development and optimization of complex interfaces is desirable.

Contract

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Result of Service

Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): Completion of consistent, and user‑friendly website and mobile app for RYNCA website, including wireframes, visual layouts, prototypes, style guides, and UX specifications, fully supporting the development of an intuitive and accessible interface aligned with the RYNCA TOR.

Work Location

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, home based, no travel is required

Expected duration

01.07-31.12.2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Background of the assignment: The mandate of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) covers areas such as transnational organized crime, criminal justice, anti-corruption, drug control, and counterterrorism. UNODC’s work recognizes that many young people face limited opportunities, which can lead to frustration when they are unable to realize their aspirations. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is developing the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (RYNCA) digital ecosystem, including a website and mobile applications, to facilitate youth engagement and promote evidence-based substance use prevention. The platform aims to connect young people across Central Asia, supporting initiatives on health, education, and civic participation. Engaging young people in policy dialogue and decision-making requires creating platforms that enable their genuine participation regarding youth rights, access to quality education, health services, employment opportunities, and life skills development. To communicate with RYNCA members across Central Asia and provide up-to-date information about events and other activities, the Project will launch this comprehensive digital ecosystem to drive civic engagement. In alignment with these project objectives, UNODC ROCA requires a qualified Full stack Web Developer to engineer, deploy, and maintain these integrated digital platforms. All development activities executed under this assignment shall be governed strictly by the provisions, technical benchmarks, and delivery standards outlined in the RYNCA Website Terms of Reference (RYNCA Web TOR) Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: The Individual Contractor is expected to execute following tasks: • Provide support in sourcing, registration and configuring hosting and domain services. Linking login information and passwords to a designated RYNCA network member. • Fullstack Development: Execute the backend and frontend development utilizing the specified technical stack (Backend: Laravel Sanctum, PostgreSQL, and Laravel Queues for automated mail services (or similar); Frontend: React (or similar); Mobile: React Native (or similar)); • Cross-Platform Architecture: Implement a shared codebase for iOS and Android to ensure seamless cross-platform functionality; • API Integration: Engineer a centralized backend API to facilitate data synchronization between the website and mobile applications; • Event Management Systems: Develop and integrate a secure registration module for upcoming events via the web interface; • Brand Integrity: Ensure the rigorous application of RYNCA branding guidelines, including typography, color palettes, iconography, and standardized interface components; • Providing continuous system maintenance, real-time debugging, and rapid issue resolution throughout the critical testing phase

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international educational institution related to computer science, information technology, graphic or web design is desirable. At least seven years of experience in full stack web development (WordPress, Laravel, Node.js, React / Next.js, Vue) is required. Experience in mobile application development (iOS and Android) is required Experience in UI/UX design and development (wireframes, prototypes, Figma) and development and optimization of complex interfaces (dashboards, forms, workflow systems, reports) is desirable Experience in integration of third-party services (Stripe, Google APIs, Zoom, etc.) is desirable Experience in REST API development and GraphQL integration or similar architecture is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Uzbek and Russian is required. Knowledge of English 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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