If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.
Purpose:
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a consultant to research emerging technologies, suggest problems they can solve in the developing world, and then prototype the solutions.
For more information, please refer to the link below: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_90823.html
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree and 3-5 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with some of the following: node.js, firebase, react.js, d3, mongoldb, polymer, mocha, phantom.js, python, ruby, rails, mongodb, and heroku.
• Experience in at least one modern object-oriented programming language, especially Ruby or Python
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Capable of deploying and maintaining software remotely on a Linux or UNIX-like server
• Knowledge of environment in which UNICEF operates, and understanding the constraints of working in a developing-world environment. This should include experience developing low-bandwidth applications in challenging work environments.
• Ability to align technical goals with UNICEF strategic goals — that always will mean UNICEF’s mission over any particular technology
• Willing to travel (sometimes on short notice) and develop software in the field, directly with end-users
• Fluency in written and verbal English is a must; competence in at least one other UN language is preferred
How to apply:
Interested and suitable candidates are requested to send their applications with Subject “Software Developer Consultant” to: jobsugic@gmail.com on or before 18 April 2016.
Applications must include the following:
- Cover letter
- P11 (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc )
- CV
- Expected monthly rate (gross rate)
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applicants must clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_Mukasa_CV or Gold_Mukasa_CoverLetter. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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