ICT Analyst-Full-Stack Developer (Remote)
Remote | Remote - Based
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Remote | Remote - Based
- Grade: Mid level - UN International Specialist Volunteers
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Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Closing Date: Closed
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.
Context
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by UNDP and follows all UNDP rules and regulations. UNV is the UN system common service that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
UNV’s Management Services hold the responsibility for the strategic planning, managerial leadership, oversight, and quality control of an integrated platform of operational services ensuring timely, effective and efficient delivery according to corporate performance standards and in compliance with the UN Regulations and Rules and UNDP´s accountability framework.
The Information and Communication Technology Section (ICTS) is responsible for the running operations of all ICT on-premises and cloud datacenters, cloud platforms and services, business applications, corporate websites, helpdesk, videoconferences, security services, hardware, software, network, and telecommunications services. This includes application system analysis, design, development and maintenance, local and global telecommunication networks, commercial hardware and software installation and operation (at both desktop and network levels), internet, and email. ICTS is also providing network and support services to other UN Agencies in UN Bonn Campus. ICTS is working in close collaboration with UNDP ITM department.
The UN Volunteer is supposed to work remotely for the duration of their assignment without the need to be physically present in the office.
UN Volunteers working remotely are bound by the UNV Code of Conduct, which includes the obligation to comply with local laws at their location, including vis-a-vis taxation, licenses, and work permits for this special assignment, UN Volunteers are not eligible for exit lumpsum and travel entitlements (assignment and repatriation travel).
UNV’s Management Services hold the responsibility for the strategic planning, managerial leadership, oversight, and quality control of an integrated platform of operational services ensuring timely, effective and efficient delivery according to corporate performance standards and in compliance with the UN Regulations and Rules and UNDP´s accountability framework.
The Information and Communication Technology Section (ICTS) is responsible for the running operations of all ICT on-premises and cloud datacenters, cloud platforms and services, business applications, corporate websites, helpdesk, videoconferences, security services, hardware, software, network, and telecommunications services. This includes application system analysis, design, development and maintenance, local and global telecommunication networks, commercial hardware and software installation and operation (at both desktop and network levels), internet, and email. ICTS is also providing network and support services to other UN Agencies in UN Bonn Campus. ICTS is working in close collaboration with UNDP ITM department.
The UN Volunteer is supposed to work remotely for the duration of their assignment without the need to be physically present in the office.
UN Volunteers working remotely are bound by the UNV Code of Conduct, which includes the obligation to comply with local laws at their location, including vis-a-vis taxation, licenses, and work permits for this special assignment, UN Volunteers are not eligible for exit lumpsum and travel entitlements (assignment and repatriation travel).
Task description
Systems development, maintenance, and integrations
- Develop and maintain UNV applications.
- Develop new features and functionalities for UNV in line with the development SOPs.
- Integrate UNV applications in a consistent manner (Application integration, data integration, business rules integration);
- Ensure optimum technical performance of the system, upgrade or enhance existing functionalities, troubleshoot and provide continuing user support, including resolving problems (Tier III applications support).
Release management
- Follow release management guidelines.
- Perform User Acceptance testing.
- Develop new automation tests that are required and maintain relevant documentation.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
- Develop and maintain UNV applications.
- Develop new features and functionalities for UNV in line with the development SOPs.
- Integrate UNV applications in a consistent manner (Application integration, data integration, business rules integration);
- Ensure optimum technical performance of the system, upgrade or enhance existing functionalities, troubleshoot and provide continuing user support, including resolving problems (Tier III applications support).
Release management
- Follow release management guidelines.
- Perform User Acceptance testing.
- Develop new automation tests that are required and maintain relevant documentation.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
This vacancy is now closed.