Web Developer Officer, Multiple positions

Jerusalem Office – UNOPS 

Since the opening of the Jerusalem Office in 2006, UNOPS has significantly strengthened its operations in Palestine. Our expert knowledge, skills and management systems contribute to the sustainable development of public infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank, including Area C and East Jerusalem.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects worldwide.  UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. 

The UNOPS Jerusalem Office implements projects in partnership with bilateral donors, national governments, and other UN agencies. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations, including large-scale procurement, project development, and technical management, and provides financial, human resources, and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS Jerusalem office is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules, and regulations of UNOPS in order to support the response to the current needs and national priorities in the region.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment 

1. Assist in Developing and Maintaining the UN2720 DB

   1. Provide technical assistance to the senior web developers team in developing and maintaining the UN2720 DB application.

   2. Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new features and enhancements.

   3. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality.

2. Technical Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting to UN2720 DB users

   1. Debug and resolve technical issues.

   2. Provide technical support to end-users, including troubleshooting and resolving any issues they encounter

3. Data Management and Entry

   1. Assist in managing, organizing, and entering data into the application, ensuring accuracy and integrity.

   2. Perform data entry tasks, including updating records, inputting new data, and verifying the accuracy of existing data.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Submit bi-weekly reports on tasks completed, issues, and upcoming plans.

• Monthly reviews of specific development and maintenance milestones to ensure timely progress.

• Maintain a log of support requests and troubleshooting activities.

Education: 

A first-level university degree (e.g., Bachelor's) in Computer Science, software engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required. A master’s degree will be an asset and may compensate for 2 of the required years of experience

Work Experience:

•  2 years of professional experience  or less, based on academic credentials) in web development are required.

• Understanding of security best practice is required

• Experience in PHP development is required

• Previous experience in developing technical specifications/terms of reference specifically for web and application development projects is desirable.

• Experience in CodeIgniter is an asset

Language requirements:

Fluency in Arabic and English is required. 

Contract type: LICA 
Contract level: LICA08
Contract duration:  3 months with possibility of extension based on budget avaialbility and satisfactory of performance

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.