UNESCO Consultant Fullstack Developer / DevOps Engineer for the Diya.Engine Platform
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Established in 1945, UNESCO aims to promote world peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. The organization has a mission to build peace in the minds of men and women, and it operates in over 190 countries worldwide. UNESCO is committed to fostering cultural diversity, protecting heritage, and promoting access to education and information. It employs thousands of staff members and collaborates with various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and the private sector, to achieve its goals.
Job Overview:
The position of UNESCO Consultant Fullstack Developer / DevOps Engineer for the Diya.Engine Platform is crucial for the digital transformation of public administration in Ukraine. The Ministry of Culture is implementing electronic registries and information systems to enhance transparency, governance efficiency, and public service access. The Diya.Engine platform serves as the technological backbone for several state registries, including those for cultural institutions, publishers, and state support applications. The consultant will be responsible for implementing modern DevOps practices, automating processes, ensuring high service availability, and developing user-friendly interfaces. This role requires comprehensive full-stack development and continuous web administration to modernize legacy web portals and integrate AI solutions into public services. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry to ensure the platform's stability, security, and scalability, while also adhering to modern web development and information security standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will have a wide range of duties and responsibilities, including:
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include:
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess higher education in IT, Computer Science, or related fields. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform the duties required for the position effectively.
Experience:
The position requires at least 3 years of practical experience in relevant fields such as DevOps engineering, full-stack development, or web development. This level of experience is crucial to ensure that the consultant can handle the complexities of the role, including the implementation of modern technologies and practices in a governmental context.
Languages:
Fluency in Ukrainian is mandatory, and an upper-intermediate level of English is required. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication within the Ministry and with international stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a consultant contract, and the application deadline is set for 18 November 2026, at midnight Kyiv time. The recruitment process may include pre-recorded video interviews, written assessments, and interviews with a panel. Candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application, and short-listed candidates may be added to Talent Pools, subject to their consent. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of securing high standards of efficiency, technical competence, and integrity in its hiring process, and it applies a zero-tolerance policy against harassment. Individuals from minority and indigenous groups, as well as persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
The job posting organization is UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Established in 1945, UNESCO aims to promote world peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. The organization has a mission to build peace in the minds of men and women, and it operates in over 190 countries worldwide. UNESCO is committed to fostering cultural diversity, protecting heritage, and promoting access to education and information. It employs thousands of staff members and collaborates with various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and the private sector, to achieve its goals.
Job Overview:
The position of UNESCO Consultant Fullstack Developer / DevOps Engineer for the Diya.Engine Platform is crucial for the digital transformation of public administration in Ukraine. The Ministry of Culture is implementing electronic registries and information systems to enhance transparency, governance efficiency, and public service access. The Diya.Engine platform serves as the technological backbone for several state registries, including those for cultural institutions, publishers, and state support applications. The consultant will be responsible for implementing modern DevOps practices, automating processes, ensuring high service availability, and developing user-friendly interfaces. This role requires comprehensive full-stack development and continuous web administration to modernize legacy web portals and integrate AI solutions into public services. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry to ensure the platform's stability, security, and scalability, while also adhering to modern web development and information security standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will have a wide range of duties and responsibilities, including:
- Development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, build, and deployment processes.
- Administration of infrastructure and databases, providing continuous support for web-based administration interfaces.
- Full-stack development, which includes creating new websites and web portals from scratch.
- Deployment, customization, and administration of informational web interfaces and auxiliary web resources using open-source CMS, particularly WordPress.
- Re-engineering and modernization of legacy web platforms, ensuring they are functional and integrated into modern frameworks.
- Development and optimization of user interfaces, web forms, and public dashboards for the Ministry's core state registers.
- Implementation of AI tools and machine learning APIs to enhance data processing and user experience.
- Configuration of monitoring, logging, and auditing systems as part of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches.
- Integration of front-end components with backend services and databases. 1
- Management of security measures, including secrets and certificates, and applying security patches. 1
- Active administration and content support for the Ministry's official web resources, ensuring timely updates and performance monitoring. 1
- Ensuring DevOps support and seamless CI/CD deployment for the state registers hosted on the platform.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include:
- Higher education in IT, Computer Science, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of practical experience in DevOps engineering, full-stack development, or web development.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Docker; experience with Kubernetes/OKD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an advantage.
- Experience in administering relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern JS frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
- Practical experience in developing and maintaining web resources based on WordPress.
- Experience in web migration and modernization of legacy web resources is a plus.
- Understanding of information security principles and UI/UX best practices.
- Proven experience in active administration and technical support of institutional web resources, with verifiable examples of live websites.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess higher education in IT, Computer Science, or related fields. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform the duties required for the position effectively.
Experience:
The position requires at least 3 years of practical experience in relevant fields such as DevOps engineering, full-stack development, or web development. This level of experience is crucial to ensure that the consultant can handle the complexities of the role, including the implementation of modern technologies and practices in a governmental context.
Languages:
Fluency in Ukrainian is mandatory, and an upper-intermediate level of English is required. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication within the Ministry and with international stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a consultant contract, and the application deadline is set for 18 November 2026, at midnight Kyiv time. The recruitment process may include pre-recorded video interviews, written assessments, and interviews with a panel. Candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application, and short-listed candidates may be added to Talent Pools, subject to their consent. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of securing high standards of efficiency, technical competence, and integrity in its hiring process, and it applies a zero-tolerance policy against harassment. Individuals from minority and indigenous groups, as well as persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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