Senior Consultant on Integrating Technology for Resilience
UN Commissions
Beirut
Lebanon
December 31, 2025
Full-timeDecember 31, 2025
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), which is part of the United Nations. ESCWA was established in 1973 and aims to promote economic and social development in the Arab region. The organization operates in multiple countries across the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on various issues such as sustainable development, economic integration, and social justice. ESCWA employs a diverse workforce and collaborates with various stakeholders, including member states, civil society, and the private sector, to achieve its mission of fostering inclusive and sustainable development in the region.
Job Overview:
The Full-Stack Web Developer position is situated within the Data Science and Decision-Support Division (DSDSD) of ESCWA. This division plays a crucial role in the organization's modernization and innovation efforts by providing advanced analytics and decision-support services. The developer will be responsible for creating and maintaining software applications that adhere to UN standards for web development and IT technologies. This role requires a strong understanding of programming languages and tools, as well as the ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation. The developer will work on various projects that leverage data-driven insights and emerging technologies to support evidence-based decision-making and enhance organizational efficiency. The position is expected to last for approximately 2.5 months, during which the developer will contribute to the development of digital decision-support tools and ensure the integration of data security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security standards and privacy protections in all web applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Full-Stack Web Developer will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: developing and implementing web applications and websites that align with the UNICT strategy and ESCWA’s objectives; maintaining and optimizing existing websites and applications to improve performance; contributing to data-driven projects, including Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization initiatives; analyzing user requirements and translating them into system specifications; performing unit and integrated testing to ensure functionality; creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals and training materials; providing ongoing support for deployed websites and applications; researching emerging technologies and industry trends; and performing other related tasks as required by UN or ESCWA Strategy.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma along with a certification or degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in the computer software industry is required, specifically as an ASP.NET Core developer. Proficiency in front-end languages and libraries such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end languages like C#, is essential. Additionally, candidates must have experience with SQL Server and open-source data visualization libraries like Apache ECharts. Knowledge of database design and development using MS SQL Relational Database is required, along with familiarity with other databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a High School Diploma and a certification or degree in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Candidates are required to submit a copy of their educational degree as part of their application, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the computer software industry, specifically as an ASP.NET Core developer. Candidates should have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on web applications and websites. Experience with various programming languages, database management, and data visualization tools is essential for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable, as it is a working language of ESCWA. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas: speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Knowledge of Arabic is considered a rating of 'confident' in at least two of the four areas.
Additional Notes:
The job posting does not specify additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, or compensation. However, it is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization also does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.
The job posting organization is the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), which is part of the United Nations. ESCWA was established in 1973 and aims to promote economic and social development in the Arab region. The organization operates in multiple countries across the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on various issues such as sustainable development, economic integration, and social justice. ESCWA employs a diverse workforce and collaborates with various stakeholders, including member states, civil society, and the private sector, to achieve its mission of fostering inclusive and sustainable development in the region.
Job Overview:
The Full-Stack Web Developer position is situated within the Data Science and Decision-Support Division (DSDSD) of ESCWA. This division plays a crucial role in the organization's modernization and innovation efforts by providing advanced analytics and decision-support services. The developer will be responsible for creating and maintaining software applications that adhere to UN standards for web development and IT technologies. This role requires a strong understanding of programming languages and tools, as well as the ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation. The developer will work on various projects that leverage data-driven insights and emerging technologies to support evidence-based decision-making and enhance organizational efficiency. The position is expected to last for approximately 2.5 months, during which the developer will contribute to the development of digital decision-support tools and ensure the integration of data security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security standards and privacy protections in all web applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Full-Stack Web Developer will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: developing and implementing web applications and websites that align with the UNICT strategy and ESCWA’s objectives; maintaining and optimizing existing websites and applications to improve performance; contributing to data-driven projects, including Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization initiatives; analyzing user requirements and translating them into system specifications; performing unit and integrated testing to ensure functionality; creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals and training materials; providing ongoing support for deployed websites and applications; researching emerging technologies and industry trends; and performing other related tasks as required by UN or ESCWA Strategy.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma along with a certification or degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in the computer software industry is required, specifically as an ASP.NET Core developer. Proficiency in front-end languages and libraries such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end languages like C#, is essential. Additionally, candidates must have experience with SQL Server and open-source data visualization libraries like Apache ECharts. Knowledge of database design and development using MS SQL Relational Database is required, along with familiarity with other databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a High School Diploma and a certification or degree in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Candidates are required to submit a copy of their educational degree as part of their application, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the computer software industry, specifically as an ASP.NET Core developer. Candidates should have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on web applications and websites. Experience with various programming languages, database management, and data visualization tools is essential for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable, as it is a working language of ESCWA. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas: speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Knowledge of Arabic is considered a rating of 'confident' in at least two of the four areas.
Additional Notes:
The job posting does not specify additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, or compensation. However, it is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization also does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.
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