Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Software Products for Member States Unit (SPMS), in the Information Technology Service (ITS) – Digital Transformation and Solutions (DTS), within the Division for Management (DM) of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Team Leader (Information Systems) leading the Law Enforcement Solutions (LES) team and the overall guidance of the Chief, Software Products for Member States (SPMS).

Responsibilities

The incumbent will participate in the development, implementation and support of sustainable and affordable IT solutions to be deployed in key government institutions in Member States. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: • Full-stack development, testing, and debugging of web and desktop applications using Microsoft .NET technologies (such as .NET 6+, C#, ASP.NET, Web API, WinForms, and Entity Framework), client-side web technologies (such as HTML5, CSS3, XML, Angular 12+, JavaScript/TypeScript, Bootstrap), as well as SQL Server T-SQL and PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL. • Manage and maintain software development, deployment, and maintenance processes utilizing TFS/Git, IIS, and Visual Studio, while implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and streamlined workflows. • Prepare detailed technical and user documentation for deployed computer application systems and conduct technical presentations. • Maintain functional specifications for computer application systems, programmes and procedures developed and/or modified. • Participate in analysing requirements and propose technically feasible solutions. • As member of the Law Enforcement Solutions team, support Member states during product installations and upgrades, following the team’s guidelines and standards, as needed. • Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Perform any other work-related duties as required. • Participate in the deployment of Applications to Member States.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge of Microsoft .NET/C# and JavaScript-based frameworks. Has a good knowledge of SQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft IIS, with the ability to design and maintain relational databases. Demonstrates strong technical skills, capable of participating in the development and maintenance of applications and providing user support. Is able to analyse and interpret programme and project performance data and draft reports. Has ability to perform analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, adhering to deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Certification in C#.NET technologies is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certification in C#.NET technologies is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience in systems analysis, architecture and full-stack development is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to five for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in developing and maintaining medium to large scale systems using the following is required: .NET 6+ and C#, WinForms, ASP.NET and Entity Framework, Client-side web technologies (including HTML5, CSS3, XML, Angular 12+, JavaScript/TypeScript, Bootstrap), client-server environments. Experience in test driven development is desirable. Experience in DevExpress/DevExtreme libraries and PostgreSQL is desirable. Experience in technical documentation writing for the full systems development cycle including end user documentation is desirable. SQL Server T-SQL, and the ability to design relational databases is required Experience with TFS/Git, IIS, and Visual Studio for software development deployment, and maintenance using CI/CD pipelines is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.