Software Development Manager Position with the United Nations in Spain 2026

UNICEF is offering an exciting international opportunity for a Digital Impact Specialist – Development Lead within its Digital Impact Division in Valencia, Spain. The selected candidate will lead the development, enhancement, and long-term evolution of the Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) platform, which UNICEF uses to track the delivery of humanitarian supplies and assistance to end beneficiaries across countries worldwide.

The project aims to strengthen transparency and accountability within humanitarian supply chains by advancing a modern digital platform built on open-source technologies. The successful candidate will help improve the platform’s operational capabilities, scalability, and performance to support UNICEF offices and humanitarian operations around the globe.

Benefits

• International position with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
• Opportunity to work in a global and multicultural technology environment.
• Competitive UN salary and benefits package.
• Continuous learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Participation in high-impact digital and humanitarian initiatives.
• Exposure to modern software engineering technologies and cloud-based solutions.
• Opportunity to lead digital projects that support children and communities worldwide.

• Provide technical leadership for the Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) project.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python and Django.
• Manage project implementation and coordinate effectively with stakeholders and partner teams.
• Support platform deployment, scaling, and adoption across UNICEF offices worldwide.
• Develop new features and enhance the platform’s scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with software development teams using Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, technical testing, and platform stability to ensure reliable operations.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development and information technology.
• Strong expertise in Django and Python backend development.
• Proven experience as a project manager and technical lead.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in software quality assurance and testing management.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

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