Systems Development Assistant

• Assist on the definition, design and development of websites and user interfaces.
• Support on the migration of existing sites and applications.
• Assist in the development and adaption of modules/plugins/addons of open source CMS such as Drupal, as required.
• Actively contribute ideas and approaches during design sessions with other developers.
• Assist in adapting mock-ups themes or design of new ones with other developers and/or clients.
• Support the implementation of web applications ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and usability of systems by assisting to adhering to established and evolving architectural standards.
• Contribute to maintenance of tools for tracking emerging technologies and solutions for improvements.
• Support in the development of new innovative concepts that could be implemented in addition to or as a replacement for existing solutions.
• Assist in performing unit testing and with the validation of functional requirements integration.
• Create user and project documentation.
• Provide end user training, as required
• Assist in the development of mobile applications using hybrid frameworks.
• Contribute to the tracking and reporting times and efforts invested on the assigned tasks.
• Perform other ICT related duties as required.

• Secondary education or high school diploma is required. Technical/Professional Diploma in information technology, computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field will be considered with the appropriate relevant years of experience. 
  
• A University degree in information technology , computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field is an asset.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in information, communication, and technology as well as assisting in open source content management systems development.

• A minimum of 5 years experience required with open source CMS development such as Drupal

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in code writing in PHP
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in HTML and CSS design
• A minimum of 3 years of experience  in Java Script

• Knowledge of web design, supporting in creating new mock-ups and implementing them on HTML and CSS themes. Understanding of Apache Cordova, MySQL and Linux system administration.
• Apache Cordova
• MySQL
• Linux administration
• Familiarity with tools such as GitLab, Puppet, Octopus or any of the pipeline management tools

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services