Software Developer/ICT Officer (Innovation), P-2, Yemen CO, O/P Amman Jordan #00112392

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone and we never give up.

For every child, a chance.

Nowadays, ICT underpins UNICEF entire operations, ICT is the backbone for the delivery of results. This role enables the provision and operations of Emergency Cash transfers in Yemen in a timely, secure and safe manner and in turn enable UNICEF to meet the goals as stated in the Country Programme Document, work plans and project charter.

The Emergency Cash Transfer Project (ECTP) targets 1.5 .million vulnerable beneficiary cases (over 9 million people) across all Yemen districts and governorates with unconditional cash transfers in response to the socio-economic crisis. The ECTP is being rolled out nationally by UNICEF as the executing agency, with funds and technical assistance from the World Bank through the International Development Association, UNICEF has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) with staff members operating in Yemen and Jordan, to oversee the implementation.

Thanks to the project success, established networks and protocols, PMU is now implementing the emergency teacher incentives (ETI) which foresees monthly payments to about 136 thousand teachers and support staff. The ECTP and the ETI require the implementation of Management Information System (MIS) solutions that support the necessary emergency payment delivery functionality and ensure the security of beneficiary data, The solutions rely heavily on technology and use agile methodology and open source, i.e., cloud laaS, Linux (CentOS), Postgres, JEE, Kibana and Trello. The poor ICT infrastructure in Yemen and especially the challenges in terms of connectivity, required the use of a distributed solution running mobile-MIS that replicate the deltas to cloud based laaS main-MIS.

How can you make a difference?

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties or tasks include:

I. Complement and update the technical documentation to meet quality standards:

1.1. Ensure all transferred items are complete with related documentation;

1.2. Complement and enhance database, code and technical documentation to meet quality standards.

II. MIS maintenance and upgrades:

2.1. Maintain the MIS source code and user experience for both the main MIS and mobile-MIS;

2.2. Analyze, design, develop, unit test, fix defects and other necessary tasks in order to successfully develop and maintain JEE based applications;

2.3. Develop, maintain or build scripts to automate processes;

2.4. Ensure proper data exchange with the distributed solution and other entities systems using RESTful web services;

2.5. Build and maintain reusable web services template and catalogs;

2.6. Assist with Bl data sources, catalogs, dashboards, reports, related back-end databases and extract data as needed for analysis and reporting;

2.7. Efficiently collaborate with the back-end software developers;

2.8.  Help establish best practices and coding guidelines.

III. Any other related tasks:

3.1. Perform any related tasks requested by the direct supervisor or senior management.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in computer science, software engineering, information technology related areas or a first university degree in similar field plus five (5) additional years of relevant experience. Professional JEE certification or software development is an asset.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in Software Development as JEE Developer with experience in CentOS Linux, Postgres, Java Enterprise Edition, EJBs, JSF, Prime faces„ RESTful Web Services, and Business Intelligence tools, preferably Kibana in large national or international entities.
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge in Arabic is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (2);
• Applying Technical Expertise (2);
• Following Instructions and Procedures (2);
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts (1);
• Learning and Researching (2);
• Planning and Organizing (1).

View our competency framework at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply and have a look at a summary of some of our entitlements and benefits for female staff members: Female Entitlements Edited2.jpg

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.