Functional Responsibilities

The functions/duties/key results of the assignment
The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of Project Managers, Head of Programmes, Programme Management Advisor or their assignees, and in close coordination with the Programme and Partnerships teams, providing technical expertise to support software design, development, deployment, testing, and commissioning tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality documentation, software effectiveness, transparency, and integrity, while ensuring that site work complies with technical requirements, specifications, timelines, budget constraints, and security standards. The incumbent will utilize specialized software development tools and applications.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

1. Software Design and Documentation Support

•Participate in preparing needs assessments for software systems, focusing on requirements for deployment, testing, and commissioning.
•Contribute to the review of software design components, including architecture, coding, and user interface elements for projects.
•Support in developing and reviewing Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical specifications, scope of work/services, and functional requirements for software projects.
•Assist in preparing tender documents for software development, testing, and deployment works, and contributing to the evaluation of proposals.
•Conduct technical reviews of software design and documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.

2. Software Development and Deployment Coordination Support

•Collaborate with project team members to support project planning, scheduling, and integrated software development.
•Conduct software testing and deployment coordination, supporting detailed site and system integration tests, noting progress, issues, and photographic documentation (Before, during, and after), along with lessons learned.
•Support in overseeing contract deliverables, ensuring they align with contract terms, high international standards, and organizational requirements.
•Participate in coordinating software commissioning, user training, and final handover to beneficiaries.

Skills

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline from a recognized university is required.
•Possession of Project Management Certificates (e.g., PMP) is an asset.

Work Experience

•A minimum of two years of experience in software development, deployment, and testing is required.
•Experience in system integration, software commissioning, and user training is required.
•Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and development frameworks is required.
•Experience with software development tools such as version control (e.g., Git) and continuous integration platforms is highly desirable.
•Proficiency in software testing frameworks and automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit) is highly desirable.
•Experience in Geographic Information Systems- GIS- Software (e.g. ESRI, etc..) is highly desirable.
•Experience in scheduling software, particularly Primavera and/or MS Project, is highly desirable.
•Work experience with an international organization and/or UN agencies is highly regarded.

Certifications (Desirable):

The below certificates are highly desirable:

•Software Development and Programming (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer; Microsoft Certified; or similar).
•System Deployment and Integration (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar).
•Testing and Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL), or similar.
•Cloud and DevOps (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional).

Languages

•Fluency and communication skills in English and Arabic are required.
•Working knowledge of the French Language is an asset

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA Individual Contractual Agreement (Retainer)
Contract level: LICA 8
Contract duration: One year

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