Result of Service
The role will be responsible for the day-to-day development activities of the application development team. The developer will be responsible for the design, testing, development and deployment of eUNRWA solutions, web applications and interfaces with internal and external partner systems, services, and projects within the overall software development lifecycle. The incumbent will coordinate with other DITID units to provide technical solutions and implement the software solutions for high performance, optimized and efficient solutions as required by all business processes and in compliance with the defined standards.
Work Location
Amman
Expected duration
12 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Outputs/Tasks include but not limited to: · Develop and maintain web applications using React for the front end and Python/Django for the back end. · Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services. · Ensure applications security, performance, and scalability across environments. · Collaborate with UI/UX designers to deliver user-centric and responsive solutions. · Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. · Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers. · Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to improve functionality and reliability. · Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and user manuals. · Participate in agile ceremonies and provide regular progress updates.
Qualifications/special skills
University degree from accredited educational institution in computer sciences or information technology or other related discipline. · Minimum 6 years of experience in full stack development. · Proven experience with React, Python, and Django. · Experience with RESTful API design and integration. · Strong knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript). · Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL). · Experience implementing authentication, authorization, and role-based access control · Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Django Test Framework) · Experience with building and using Docker Containers
Languages
English and Arabic are the working languages of UNRWA. For this assignment, fluency in both English and Arabic are required.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE • The consultancy is based in UNRWA HQA Amman - Jordan. • The selected candidate will receive a monthly remuneration that is equivalent to A16 Step 1 amounting to JOD 1,190.43 for every fully completed month. • The duration of the Contract is up to 12 months, and the possibility of extension is subject to the availability of funds and continuing need and satisfactory performance. • As part of Digital Impact, Technology and Innovation Department (DITID)and digital workspace the role works under the overall supervision of the Product Lead – eUNRWA.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.