Software Developer - Local - HQA - re-advertised

Develop and maintain software applications for UNRWA.

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UNRWA - UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Saturday 2 Jul 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Develop and maintain software applications for UNRWA.

You have:

  • University degree in computer science, business administration focusing on information technology, or other related disciplines.
  • At least 3 years of experience in mobile applications development using ASP.Net and MS SQL Server.
  • 1 year experience using .Net Core, WCF, and Web APIs with .Net framework & VB.Net/C#.
  • Good command of spoken and written English.

Result of Service UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Work Location Headquarters Amman

Expected duration ¿ The duration of the consultancy is 3 to 11 months, extendable according to performance and availability of funds. ¿ Remuneration for this consultancy will be JD780 per month. ¿ The incumbent must be located in Jordan.

Duties and Responsibilities - Perform software development and maintenance tasks on applications to which assigned. - Perform limited analysis tasks as assigned by the supervisor for the design, implementation, customization and maintenance of Agency software applications. - Assist in collecting and documenting user requirements and preparation of system and program specifications. - Assist in preparation of user manuals and other documentation for the systems and applications to which assigned.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: - A university degree from an accredited educational institution in computer science, business administration with a major in or focus on information technology, or other related discipline.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in implementing multi-user systems. - Experience or knowledge of HTML, AJAX, JavaScript, object-oriented analysis and design.

Competency: - Planning and organizing. - Teamwork - Communication. - Problem Solving Skills - Time Management - Technological Awareness

Experience: - At least 3 years of experience in mobile applications development using ASP.Net and MS SQL Server. - 1 year experience of using .Net Core, WCF, Web API’s using .Net framework & VB.Net/C# Language: - Good command of spoken and written English.

Additional Information The incumbent is responsible to one of the Senior Functional Experts managing software development projects at UNRWA HQ (Amman).

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

Can you describe a complex software development project you worked on? The interviewer wants to assess your hands-on experience and problem-solving skills in software development. Provide details about your specific role and contributions, emphasizing the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple software projects? This question evaluates your planning and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you solved a technical problem during development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt to new technology in a project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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