Software Application Developer

Result of Service

– New and enhanced digital solutions that addresses UNEP’s process streaming. – Documentation containing the enhancement and maintenance of UNEP’s core systems and interfaces based on the organization’s business requirements. – UNEP’s system monitoring and analytical PowerBi dashbaords. – Development of mission repository module as part of travel portal and assist with additional features in travel portal.

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

12 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This position is in UNEP’s Corporate Services Division, Enterprise Solutions Section at the Nairobi duty station, fully working in the office. The incumbent will report to DevOps team lead, with overall supervision by the Chief Enterprise Solutions Section, and will be responsible for the following duties: Duties and Responsibilities 1.Participate as a team member in business automation initiatives to streamline work processes using platforms such as PowerApps, flows, and Jira. 2. Develop detailed system schemas, data dictionaries, functional specifications, and user documentation. 3. Gather and document users’ requirements and translate these into innovative digital applications; determine application systems integration and linkage issues. 4. Work as a team member of developers, particularly in implementing PHP and PowerApps solutions and related back-end MySQL and MS SQL databases. 5. Maintain, upgrade, or enhance existing systems; troubleshoot and provide continuing user support. 6. Drafts correspondence and communications, including technical support communication and other related issues; coordinates with service providers as required and maintains and supports a portfolio of applications. 7. Keeps abreast of developments in the field; conducts research on new technologies and assists in implementing them. 8. Performs other related duties as required. The consultant will be supervised by the DevOps team lead, in Enterprise Solutions Section/CSD.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma is required. Technical/vocational training and certification in information technology or other related areas is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, Web application design and development, technical requirement documentation, or related areas is required. Work experience in Low-Cod/No Code application development, APIs, and DevOps are highly desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for this post.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.