National Consultancy (Software Architect), Yemen PMU O/P Amman, Jordan

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, Dignity

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for children rights. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle. UNICEF strive to ensure that all children are born alive, stay safe and keep learning.

With the protracted crisis in Yemen and the growing humanitarian needs of children and families in Yemen,

UNICEF is strengthening its cash-based response to respond to their needs. 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 other cash and voucher initiatives.

Cash initiatives 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 IaaS, Linux (CentOS), Postgres, JEE, Spring, JSF, Kibana and DevOps. 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 IaaS main-MIS.

How can you make a difference?

The main tasks will be as follows:

1.      Design, Support, maintain and upgrade MIS: Fully functional MIS solution, both Main-MIS and Mobile MIS as well as data exchange with other providers;

2.      Complement and update all documentation: Meet software development best practices quality standards;

3.      Scrum Master: lead scrum team to maximize value and interactions with those outside scrum team;

4. Any other related tasks.

To view full Job description for the post, double-click the following link: Job Profile_ICT Specialist (Software Architect)_NO-3_final.pdf

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

• Advanced degree (Masters’ or higher) in computer science, software engineering, information technology management or other related field / or a first university degree in similar field plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience.

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Software Development as Java Developer with experience in CentOS Linux, Postgres, Spring, EJBs, Primefaces, RESTful Web Services, 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 & Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The functional competencies required for this post are…

• Analyzing (2);

• Applying Technical Expertise (3);

• 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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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