Information Systems Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Familiarize with existing databases and systems and develop a detailed work plan for the overall consultancy assignment, identifying the various milestones with clear timelines.
• Perform a detailed review of existing documentation and new recommended features and modifications on the system and provide written substantive and technical recommendations and requirements.
• Develop new features and changes and fully implement UI/UX features as per the approved design.
• Undertake the necessary changes and redesign the database system, including cleaning and transforming procedures, to implement the new UX/UI design.
• Analyze, design, and develop the UNEA Monitoring and Reporting Portal interfaces with other applications and portals as required
• Provide web application administration and maintenance of UNEA Monitoring and Reporting Portal and other related UNEP portals and applications as required covering: web application performance analysis, software updates, maintenance and troubleshooting, technical support, optimization data analysis, visualization, and extraction.
• Produce all the required supporting documentation for the systems, including written and visual reports on relevant upgrades as required for visibility, traffic, and implementation.

Qualifications/special skills

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Advanced Statistical Analysis, Information Technology or Software Engineering.
• Computer skills and competencies: High proficiency in at least 3: PHP, MySQL databases, MS SQL, Asp.net, C-Sharp, Java Script. PowerApps, In-depth knowledge of the AGILE methodology.
• At least 5 years’ experience in database development and archiving, software systems analysis, design, and development. Experience in complex web application projects and experience with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset.
• Experience working in teams, including coordinating junior members and engaging with clients.
• Working with multicultural teams would be an advantage.