Consultancy - Full Stack Developer, ICTD New York

UNICEF's ICT Division seeks a Full Stack Developer to support the KM Applications team in the design and development of webpages using C#, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS and Kendo UI.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

UNICEF currently requires a Full Stack Developer to support the KM Applications team in the design and development of webpages using C#, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS and Kendo UI. 

This consultancy will be based at UNICEF New York Headquarters. The consultant will report to a section manager and work within a team dedicated to this initiative within UNICEF. 

Assignment Tasks

1. Write client-side code (e.g. JavaScript) to get and manipulate data from Web Services for KM websites and applications.
2. Provide support in developing/enhancing web pages look and feel using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
3. Write server-side code using ASP.NET Web Api framework for KMS applications development unit.
4. Assist in the design and development of SharePoint page templates to facilitate the migration of the Intranet platform to SharePoint.
5. Assist in the development of web parts for SharePoint publishing sites.
6. Other web design/development-related tasks, as requested by the KMS unit manager or section chief.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Bachelors or Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience implementing designs and other front-end developments tasks using HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, and JavaScript along with back-end developers.
• 3+ years of using front-end design frameworks such as LESS and Bootstrap; JavaScript frameworks like JQuery, Knockout, AngularJS, Kendo UI, and JS-based Geo mapping tools.
• 3+ years of experience working with Azure or SharePoint 2013/2010 services layer (.NET, CSOM, JSOM, and Rest APIs)
• 3+ years of related experience designing wireframes and high-fidelity comprehensive mockups for web & mobile platforms, custom applications, user interface controls, data visualizations, and email newsletters using the Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and Balsamiq.
• 3 + years web design experience in a corporate or large non-profit setting.
• Experience in designing, coding, testing, documenting, and deploying global and highly complex solutions based on system and user requirements.
• Exposure to SharePoint master pages and SharePoint Designer is a plus.
• Ability to be self-starter and to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.