ICT Associate (GIS Software Developer)

Within the SGITT- GIS Unit and under the supervision of the ICT Senior Officer and operationally under the  Client Solutions Delivery Manager the incumbents main responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: 

• Assists in refining user requirements and software requirement analysis for new solution functionality, bug fixes and solution enhancements 
• Assists in design, development and testing of software solutions, and integrate functionalities from internal GIS end external services (ArcGIS map services, GeoCortex applications, Visual Studio (C#), .NET Web API, HTML5, JavaScript, Azure authentication, tracking, public web services, OpenSource, etc.) using Agile and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) methodology, for desktop and mobile applications
• Assists and collaborates with other team members in internal testing and preparation of test scenarios and scripts to automate solution testing and participate in unit, integration and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Assists in the implementation of automated solution deployments of software releases using Azure DevOps, Octopus etc.
• Assists in the design of database instances for solutions under design and provide support to other team members 
• Integrates UN security and Operational Resilience (OR) controls into developed solutions, making them in line with security rules and recommendations and enable solution’s resilience
• Prepares with other team members, solution documentation for testing, implementations, support, monitoring and user’s manuals
• Collaborates and works closely with other team members in delivering top quality software solutions and participates in solutions production implementation
• Assists in the solutions presentation and demos and coordinates with clients to improve functionalities and eliminate software bugs;
• Supports in the Analysis, development, testing and implementation of modern desktop and mobile applications
• Supports in the development of high quality GIS software solution modules using Agile and DevSecOps
• Assists in Data organization and structure optimization in databases used in applications as well as for Business Intelligence purposes (Power BI dashboards)
• Supports the implementation and runs solution testing procedures and scripts
• Supports the implementation of Software Quality Controls maintaining highest software development standards
• Supports in the creation of software technical and user documentation
• Supports the development and implementation of automated software delivery procedures.
• Performs other duties as may be required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

1. Contract type : Fixed Term 
2. Contract level : G6
3. Contract duration : One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.