Task description
The Digital and Emerging Technology Specialist will report to DevOps and
security team lead, with overall supervision by the Chief Enterprise Solutions
Section, and will undertake l undertake the following activities:
- Participate as a team member in business automation
initiatives to streamline work processes using platforms such as
PowerApps, flows, and Jira.
- Develop detailed system schemas, data dictionaries, functional
specifications, and user documentation.
- Gather and document users’ requirements and translate these
into innovative digital applications; determine application systems
integration and linkage issues.
- Work as a team member of developers, particularly in
implementing Low-Code/NoCode PowerApps solutions, AI Bots, PHP, and
related back-end MySQL and MS SQL databases.
- Maintain, upgrade, or enhance existing systems; troubleshoot
and provide continuing user support.
- Drafts correspondence and communications, including technical
support communication and other related issues; coordinates with service
providers as required and maintains and supports a portfolio of
applications.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the relevant field of
technologies; conducts research on new frontier technologies and assess
their implementation feasibility.
- In undertaking these duties, the Junior Statistical Analyst
will establish and maintain relationships to support collaboration with
data, statistical, scientific, and other specialists/analysts, as well as
technical staff across UNEP and in UN.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of
volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take
active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark
International Volunteer Day).
- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms
of volunteerism in the host country.
- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they
are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit
them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN
Volunteers.
- ·Promote or advise local groups in the use of online
volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to
use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Results/Expected Outputs
- The Digital and Emerging Technology Specialist will be
expected develop /assist in the development of innovative tools to
automate business process and increase organization efficiency.
Eligibility criteria
- Age 27 – 80
Expected start date: 01/11/2024
Eligibility criteria
- Age 27 – 80
Expected start date: 01/11/2024
Requirements
Required experience
- 3 years of experience in relevant fields of which at least two
years of progressively responsible experience in application and website
development especially in Low Code/No Code technologies, Asp.net , PHP,
JavaScript, Drupal, MySQl, SQL, React other related technologies
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate they are organized,
reliable, and efficient. An understanding of how to work effectively as
part of a team, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally by
taking on new competencies and remaining abreast of developments in the
statistical analytics field is essential. Proven ability to work
effectively with a wide range of various actors is also required. As well,
UNEP highly values creativity and innovative thinking, coupled with a
problem-solving mindset.
Required education level
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science, computer
engineering, related fields.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies and values
Professionalism:
- Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make
conclusions and recommendations; shows pride in work and in achievements;
demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing 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.
Planning and organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts
priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources
for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when
planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
efficiently.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others,
correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately;
proven interpersonal skills; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits
interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style,
and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information
and keeping people informed; good spoken and written communication skills,
including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to
conduct presentations, articulate options, and positions concisely;
ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and
empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel,
volunteers, counterparts, and local interlocutors coming from very diverse
backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the
staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to
transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target
groups.
- Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary
engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and
self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.
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