ICT Associate (GIS Software Developer)

Brindisi

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Brindisi
Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
- Meteorology, Geology and Geography
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Population matters (trends and census)
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Job-specific

*** THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE ITALIAN NATIONALITY OR A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN ITALY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION ***

The ICT Associate (GIS Software Developer) will work within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies and Customer Support Delivery Section (CSDS) as Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and .NET solutions assistant to design and develop integrated GIS solutions for UN Peace Keeping and other UN customers, in the United Nations Global Service Center (UNGSC) base in Brindisi, Italy.

This is a position with UNOPS for supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) for programmes and projects carried out for or in the United Nations Secretariat, UNGSC field missions and other supported entities.

The incumbent of this position will be a UNOPS personnel and is under its full responsibility.

Functional Responsibilities

Within the SGITT- GIS Unit and under the supervision of the ICT Senior Officer and operationally under the Client Solutions Delivery Manager the incumbents main responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Assists in refining user requirements and software requirement analysis for new solution functionality, bug fixes and solution enhancements
Assists in design, development and testing of software solutions, and integrate functionalities from internal GIS end external services (ArcGIS map services, GeoCortex applications, Visual Studio (C#), .NET Web API, HTML5, JavaScript, Azure authentication, tracking, public web services, OpenSource, etc.) using Agile and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) methodology, for desktop and mobile applications
Assists and collaborates with other team members in internal testing and preparation of test scenarios and scripts to automate solution testing and participate in unit, integration and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Assists in the implementation of automated solution deployments of software releases using Azure DevOps, Octopus etc.
Assists in the design of database instances for solutions under design and provide support to other team members
Integrates UN security and Operational Resilience (OR) controls into developed solutions, making them in line with security rules and recommendations and enable solution’s resilience
Prepares with other team members, solution documentation for testing, implementations, support, monitoring and user’s manuals
Collaborates and works closely with other team members in delivering top quality software solutions and participates in solutions production implementation
Assists in the solutions presentation and demos and coordinates with clients to improve functionalities and eliminate software bugs;
Supports in the Analysis, development, testing and implementation of modern desktop and mobile applications
Supports in the development of high quality GIS software solution modules using Agile and DevSecOps
Assists in Data organization and structure optimization in databases used in applications as well as for Business Intelligence purposes (Power BI dashboards)
Supports the implementation and runs solution testing procedures and scripts
Supports the implementation of Software Quality Controls maintaining highest software development standards
Supports in the creation of software technical and user documentation
Supports the development and implementation of automated software delivery procedures.
Performs other duties as may be required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Impact of Results

The result of work of the ICT Associate (GIS Software Developer) impacts on the delivery of UNGSC. It will also ensure proper processes and methodologies are followed and implemented according to the latest of the software development standards.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY * CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required;
University Degree (Bachelor's or Master's Degree) in areas related to IT may substitute for some of the required number of years of experience.

Certifications:

PRINCE 2 certification is desirable.
ITIL certificate is desirable.
DevOps and Agile software development certifications are desirable.

Experience:
Required

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience (depending on the level of education/training provided) in software development is required.
Experience using JavaScript and .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, WEB API), for medium to complex applications is required.

Desirable: (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)

Experience in relational database design and support, design of queries, stored procedures, triggers and database management scripts (MS SQL, MySQL) is highly desirable.
Experience in GIS software development and integration of GIS services (ArcGIS, GeoCortex, Google map services, OpenSource map software and services, etc.) is highly desirable.
Experience in developing mobile applications for Android and IOS is desirable.
Experience in developing with Python and other high-level development languages is desirable.
Experience in applying Agile and DevOps methodologies.
Experience with data preparation for Business Intelligence (Power BI) dashboards is desirable.
Excellent communication skills is a plus.

Language Requirements:

For this position, fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type : Fixed Term
Contract level : G6
Contract duration : One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'

For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx

Additional Considerations

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.
UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
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.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information – Sustainable Development Cluster

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

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