Software Developer - Front End (Retainer), Multiple positions

The UNOPS Information Technology Group (ITG) unit is focused on innovation and harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions to UNOPS that truly address business needs.

Working with UNOPS IT Group is a unique opportunity to deliver systems to users around the world - making an impact on development and solving practical problems for the UNOPS workforce and thereby help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

ITG’s goal is to provide greater effectiveness, efficiency, and differentiation to UNOPS products and services. UNOPS IT Group is responsible for architecting, designing, delivering, and managing all UNOPS IT infrastructure and business applications. The unit includes Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Solutions Designers, Developers and QA Testers from all around the world who are based primarily in Denmark and Thailand.

As part of UNOPS Digital transformation, UNOPS is building a pool of skilled developers who can be called upon to support a variety of software projects. Projects could range from custom business applications, to ERP developments, to core enterprise platforms. We are looking for Software Developers who are comfortable using modern software tools and techniques to respond to diverse requirements from project teams and are able to adapt to the changing technology landscape over time. 

The functions/duties/key results of this job description are generic and may not always be applicable, nor comprehensive, for all jobs under this job title.

The Software Developer works closely with other members of the ITG team to undertake developments in order to deliver business solutions that bring value to UNOPS Projects while remaining aligned with ITG standards and frameworks. The Software Developer will primarily focus on:

1. Develop business applications

2. Technical review and testing

3. Knowledge management and innovation

• Implements web applications through the development of code artefacts by utilising:

                    - SQL Server or other organisationally approved data / database platforms

                    - Organisationally approved JavaScript frameworks (ExtJS, Angular, React, etc.)

• Analyses, designs, coordinates and develops detailed technical specifications and translates them into solutions

• Develops new modules / functionality within existing systems

• Ensures optimal performance, scalability, and usability of business applications by adhering to established and evolving architectural standards developed by the Enterprise Architecture team and Platforms team

• Maintains detailed technical documentation

2. Performs technical review and testing of code for business applications

• Reviews own and other team members / external developers code to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards and practices instituted within the team

• Undertakes unit and other forms of technical testing of business applications, ensuring that business applications work as intended and making sure the applications are optimized in terms of performance and usability. Suggests new approaches and/or tools that may be used to improve testing

• Performs technical testing of existing and new functionality and when upgrades / patches are applied

• Assists the Testing and Quality Assurance team in troubleshooting anomalies, understanding impacts and identifying solutions to bugs or gaps in functionality

• Adequately documents all work activities, including code specifications and test plans

3. Embeds relevant knowledge management and innovation 

• Contributes ideas, concerns and suggested approaches during technical design sessions with other developers

• Contributes to the specification of web applications, ensuring high graphical and UX standards are met and brand consistency is adhered to as specified by the Enterprise Architecture and Platforms team

• Contributes through evidence-based opinions during UX design sessions with other developers and provides feedback to the Enterprise Architecture and Platforms team on established design standards

• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and where appropriate, advocates for their consideration

• Advocates for the development of new, innovative concepts that could be implemented in addition to or as a replacement for existing solutions

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Computer Science or other relevant discipline is required.

• Secondary education in combination with additional six years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: IICA-1 or LICA 9. If the selected candidate is a national of the country where the Duty Station is, a local contract will be issued following UNOPS policies and procedures. 
Contract duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to business needs and satisfactory performance)

• 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 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.