Web Application Developer - Consultant

Result of Service

NA

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

All deliverables shall be completed within 3 months from the start date of the contract. Possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 6 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Since its establishment in 1950, UNRWA has created and maintained extensive records documenting the history and experiences of Palestine refugees. These records, including registration files and other administrative and historical documentation, now span multiple generations and capture key life events, movements, and interactions with the Agency from the Nakba in 1948 to the present day. Over time, UNRWA has progressively modernized its records management practices, transitioning from paper-based documentation to digital systems. Today, while current data are maintained within the Agency’s web-based Refugee Registration Information System, extensive historical archives, comprising nearly 30 million documents, are preserved as part of UNRWA’s institutional memory and permanent records. Within this context, the Relief and Social Services Department (RSSD) is implementing initiatives aimed at strengthening UNRWA’s capacity to support research, knowledge management, and digital access to institutional information and archival materials. The consultancy aims to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of a secure and user-friendly web-based platform that will serve as a focal point for research activities within the Agency. The platform will host the Research Review Board application process, provide access to general information and resources related to UNRWA data and research, and support institutional coordination and dissemination of research-related materials and activities. The platform should be designed in a scalable manner to support potential future integration of digital archival collections and related research outputs. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Research and Partnership Officer in RSSD. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive and user-friendly web i...