Volunteer with UN in Jordan: Technology for Development Associate

UN Volunteers platform is offering a volunteer opportunity at UNICEF in Amman, Jordan as a Technology for Development Associate.

Volunteer duration:

6 months (with possibility of extension)

Under the direct supervision of Head of ICT or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will contribute to all/any IT tasks and related activities as below:

1. Digital Projects support and Quality Assurance (QA) - Collaborate with project partners and Head of ICT to define project requirements and timelines
2. Quality Control (QC) - Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
3. Software development - Develop software and database using any of the following using any of the following (C#, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node js) m databases (Sql, Mysql, PostgreSQL and MongoDB)
4. ICT Administration - Assist in the management and maintenance of Digital programme systems
5. Helpdesk Support - Provide technical support to users,
6. Other similar duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Age: 18 - 26
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
• Required experience: 2 years of experience in the following areas:

1. Strong experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes;
2. Experience in software development and database using any of the following using any of the following (C#, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node js, Mysql, and MongoDB);
3. Experience in conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices;
4. Experience in identifying and resolving software’s technical issues;
5. Familiarity with project coordination and management processes;
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Providing assistance to users on IT products and services, and use of applications and diagnostic tools is required.
9. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
10. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; and to work with tight deadlines.

• Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
• Required education level: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer science, information technology, or any related specialty

About UN Volunteers:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to sustainable human development through volunteerism worldwide.

Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device. Online volunteering is fast, easy – and most of all, effective.

Through the Online Volunteering service, UNV offers: 

1. A global platform for organizations and online volunteers to connect.
2. An easy-search database of online volunteering opportunities.
3. Tools to manage volunteers’ and organizations’ online collaboration.
4. Access to online volunteering experiences, best practices and lessons learned.
5. The possibility for volunteers and organizations to expand their networks.
6. The advantage of the universal reach and neutrality of the United Nations.

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