Full stack JavaScript Developer

rome

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: rome
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- CIO
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

The Information Technology Division (CIO) is responsible for all IT activities within the Organization. CIO performs on behalf of the Organization the following critical roles\: defining FAO IT policies and providing strategic advice on IT architecture and standards, governance, policy and operational matters while monitoring organizational compliance; defining the mechanisms for managing FAO's information and data; protecting FAO's information assets and ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability; ensuring provision of IT services that are core for the Organization's global operations and supporting the information and business processes; coordinating organization-wide IT activities in order to reduce duplication and fragmentation and to increase integration of information data, systems and platforms, mobilizing IT resources from across the Organization. The consultant will work with the Digital Innovation unit which is responsible for lead, promote and deliver digital solutions in FAO, under internal and external partnerships (UN system and private sector).

Reporting Lines

The Software Developer reports to a software development technical team leader under the overall direction of the Senior Software Development Officer

Tasks and responsibilities

The FAO development team is developing top edge software to connect with those who needed the most. As a Full Stack developer, you will be part of the most advanced IT development team at FAO, working on innovative applications that will affect the lives of millions all over the world, using the latest technologies for data collection, processing (BI, AI) and visualization. We look for an experienced developer that feels comfortable working on mobile first hybrid applications with outstanding skills on both front end and backend.

Specific functions

They will perform the following duties with respect to information systems\:

Participate in an Agile software development team building high quality and effective software products that deliver real business solutions in the shortest time.
Develop applications using front and backend JavaScript frameworks suck as Express, Loopback, Angular, React, Vue.
Develop under the latest SDLC methodologies such as CI/CD models and tools.
Participate in design discussions, develop mock-ups and translate business requirements into technical tasks.
Develop, test, debug and maintain applications; also address systems performance issues and crashes as per operations requests when necessary.
Ensure coherency and compliance with appropriate organizational standards in close collaboration with quality assurance (QA), information security (InfoSec) and user experience functions (UX).
At least 2 years of experience developing web applications.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Working knowledge of English

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

For consultants\: Advanced university degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT engineering or Professional Software

Engineer.

Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.
For PSAs\: University Degree or equivalent technical experience in the subject.
Working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian.
Extent and relevance of experience working as a software developer in either complex software solutions or large development teams with at least 2 years of professional experience.

Technical/Functional Skills

Demonstrable ability to implement solutions to complex problems in front end, back end and mobile platforms.
Deep knowledge and skill in programming techniques, technologies and frameworks; including JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, Node, LoopBack and others
Experience in designing mobile & cloud first architectures
Familiarity with defensive and secure programming techniques
Knowledge of internet and web protocols and standards.
Knowledge of software development best practices including version and release management (GIT), continuous test, integration and delivery (Jenkins, CircleCI).

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23\:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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