SharePoint Online/M365 developer

Result of Service

Design and Development of web applications

• Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to improve the quality of the solution design
• Provide detailed documentation of changes and manage version control with the available systems (Git)
• Provide 3rd level application support and problem resolution for deployed applications

Work Location

In-person - Deqing, China

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Come work for the United Nations! The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. The United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technology's Enterprise Solutions Service (OICT/ESS) develops and supports a wide range of enterprise solutions and provides products and services that support the work of the UN. OICT is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. OICT supports the principles of work-life balance and flexible work arrangements. This position is within the OICT/ESS office, hosted by the United Nations Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Centre. This position is based in Deqing, China. Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks, under the supervision of the team leader

• Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new applications using SharePoint Online and the Power platform.
• Prepares technical and user documentation for deployed applications, as well as training materials and conducts technical presentations.
• Provides support for deployed applications including version management and troubleshooting; performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to users requests.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new tools and libraries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Nota bene:
• The consultant has 10 paid UN holidays per calendar year, following the calendar of the UNESCAP office in Bangkok.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 3+ years of hands-on experience building web applications with SharePoint Online is required. 3+ years of hands-on experience writing SPFX using JavaScript/TypeScript and React is required. 3+ years of hands-on experience building apps with Power ...