Background Information - Job-specific
Organization:
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 around the world. 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.
Project:
UNWB (unwebbuyplus.org) is a UNOPS e-commerce solution for the humanitarian and development sector. The platform was built completely in-house from the ground up in 2017. The IT Team for UNWB (4 people and growing) is based in Bangkok and is fully responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the system. The UNWB IT Team works closely with our UNWB procurement colleagues who are based both in Bangkok and in Copenhagen.
The UNWB Software Engineer will be responsible for developing high-quality, secure, scalable, and maintainable code to enhance and extend the UNWB platform. The successful candidate will be working as part of the team and under the supervision of the UNWB Application Architect.
Functional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in 1) development 2) testing and 3) maintenance of the UNWB platform
1. Participate in the development of the UNWB platform in coordination with the UNWB Application Architect:
Implements new functionality
Maintains and enhances existing code
Implements code in alignment with prescribed architecture and based on approved technical designs
Ensures optimal performance, scalability, and usability by adhering to established and evolving architectural standards developed by the UNOPS ICT Enterprise Architecture and Platforms team
Collaborates with team members to achieve optimal results
2. Participate in testing of the UNWB platform
Writes unit tests and other forms of automated tests
Performs technical testing of existing and new functionality when upgrades/patches are applied
Assist in troubleshooting anomalies, understanding impacts and identifying solutions to bugs or gaps in functionality
3. Participate in support and maintenance of the UNWB platform
Responds to reported user issues that may require software patches or enhancements for internal and external platforms
Develops and commits software patches and enhancements to address reported issues
Communicate with UNWB stakeholders to address their questions and requests
Impact of the results:New functionality is added to the UNWB platform.
Helps with operational tasks of running the application in production.
Knowledge is shared among the team and lessons learned are captured.
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
A Secondary school diploma is required as a minimum. A relevant University degree (Bachelor or Master) would be considered an advantage and may substitute for some of the required years of experience. Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience as a full-stack web developer, backend developer, frontend developer, or a combination of them. In case of Bachelor degree, 3 years of experience are required and 1 year in case of Master.
Proficiency with at least one of these:
NET, C# and relational databases (eg. SQL Server).
Web technologies (JS/TypeScript, HTML, CSS) and at least one modern front-end framework like Svelte or React.
Language:Full working knowledge of English is required.
Other requirements:
Able to work in Southeast Asian time zone (GMT+7).
Contract type: ICA Contract level: LICA-7, ICS7 Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Information
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.