JOB DETAILS: ──────────── Position Title: ICT Specialist - Software Development (Full Stack Developer - Node, Typescript, Express, React) Job Category: Information and Communications Technology Duty Station(s): Home based Seniority Level: Mid Level ICS Level: ICS 10 Contract Type: ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular Contract Level: LICA 10 Posting Start Date: 29-Jul-2026 Posting End Date: 25-Aug-2026 Duration: Ongoing contract (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration) JOB HIGHLIGHT ──────────── The incumbent will be a vital member of the development team, contributing to the ongoing evolution and maintenance of DCO's software platforms.The incumbent will contribute to and be involved with the whole software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis, prototyping, coding for the front and back end, automated testing, and deployment. In addition, the incumbent will also support the business focal points with triaging and resolving user issues and feedback, as well as general reporting and data management. The incumbent will also be expected to take an active role in supporting and improving the team’s development process. JOB SPECIFIC CONTEXT ──────────── UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations to implement defined activities in support of The Development Coordination Office (DCO).In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the UN Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO assumed managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). Under the UN development system reform, a reinvigorated RC system has been rolled out since 2019 and has created new frameworks, instruments, tools and platforms to support the RC system, and enhance accountability and transparency. The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) supports the UN Resident Coordinator System globally, providing oversight, guidance and operational services to drive coordinated development results across 162 countries and territories.The Development Coordination Office (DCO) is committed to providing the Resident Coordinator System and the UN Sustainable Development Group with modern software platforms that facilitate efficient and effective development operations. Building upon an established foundation, DCO is now focused on enhancing, expanding, and evolving these platforms in-house. This approach allows for greater agility in responding to evolving policy and programming needs, ensuring alignment with the latest UN development reform mandates, including those related to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).To improve development coordination, facilitate data harmonization and demonstrate the UNSDG’s contribution to Agenda 2030, DCO established the online UN INFO system. UN INFO enables users to manage the data for a standard results framework based upon the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework guidance. Accurate data management and analysis of information within UN INFO is critical for accountability and transparency on the work and results of the UN development system and of the RC system.  UNINFO is also the main system for the UNCTs in their active engagement on the Efficiencies agenda, which enables cost effective sharing and use of resources within each country context. ROLE PURPOSE ──────────── Reporting to the ICT Senior Manager, the incumbent will work collaboratively with the core development team who are based remotely and also with colleagues in headquarters in New York and the UN Resident Coordinator Offices.Within a team of front-end and back-end developers, the incumbent will be working on web applications primarily using Typescript, Javascript, Express, Postgres, React JS, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure tools and environments. The project follows the Git workflow model and uses Gitlab for code management and releases. The incumbent is required to write comprehensive automated tests for code to ensure adequate coverage.  In addition, the incumbent will also be expected to assist with the maintenance and support of any of DCO’s other digital systems.The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. FUNCTIONS / KEY RESULTS EXPECTED ──────────── The incumbent will primarily work as a full stack web developer (Node, Typescript, Express, React), and be involved with all aspects of the system development as part of the team.  This includes design and development of user interfaces (UI), web APIs and databases, whilst adhering to agreed standards and dev-ops procedures. The incumbent will be required to perform the following functions:New Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features and modules to address DCO’s identified business needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with DCO’s digital development standards.System Maintenance and Support: Analyze and develop solutions to issues reported by the business focal points.  These prioritized issues will include both bugs and feature enhancements and changes.Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in both frontend and backend technologies (Typescript, Node.js, ReactJS, PostgreSQL) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests.API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs for the UNINFO suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems, and provide comprehensive documentation.Platform Enhancement: Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience.Data Visualization: Develop and integrate interactive data visualizations and dashboards using to effectively communicate insights from the UN INFO suite of tools.Collaboration: Work closely with a team of developers, participating in code reviews, sprint cycles, and knowledge-sharing activities.Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for developers and application administrators.Technical Support: Provide technical support to application administrators and data managers, assisting with user and data management, resolving bugs and troubleshooting.Cloud Technologies: Leverage cloud platforms (Azure) and tools (Docker) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of applications.Stay Current: Remain informed about the latest trends and advancements in software development, continuously updating skills and knowledge.Function as an active member of the wider DCO development team, including regular knowledge interchange, joint events, etc.Assist with Dev-ops tasks such as maintenance, configuration and support of the infrastructure on which the DCO applications sit. SKILLS ──────────── .NET Framework, Docker, Git, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface Development COMPETENCIES ──────────── Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ──────────── An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or related field with five (5) years of relevant experience is required; OR,A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or related field, with seven (7) years of relevant experience is required. OR,A Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ──────────── Required:Relevant experience is defined as cumulative experience across the following fields: Database driven web application development and maintenance. Experience developing with object-oriented JavaScript and JavaScript-based libraries, such as Typescript, Node.JS, ReactJS or Angular.js to build dynamic and data driven websites and/or applications.Experience developing with .Net, or other web application frameworks.Experience developing with SQL-based databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.Experience in software testing, preferably including frameworks and techniques such as dependency injection, Jest, Mocha or Cypress.Desired: (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)Experience in code versioning, in particular Git workflow is desirable;Experience in the development of web API services and their utilization is desirableKnowledge or experience in managing dependencies, deployment and development workflow is an assetDemonstrated experience in web development projects in a consulting or professional services environment, working with cross-functional teams is desirableExperience working on projects using an agile framework is desirableExperience with devops, in particular Kubernetes and Docker is desirable.Experience with Azure and other cloud services or Azure Developer Associate certified would be an assetExperience in developing web applications in other programming languages would be beneficial. Experience of integrating vector data and maps with various platforms is an advantageExperience working as or closely with a UX/UI designer is an asset.Some experience working with the public or not-for-profit sector would be an asset.