Consultant for eRegistrations Online Services

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Position Title: Consultant for eRegistrations Online Services
Location: Home based
Country: Remote
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The UN operates in various sectors including humanitarian aid, development, and human rights, with a workforce of over 44,000 employees worldwide. The organization is involved in numerous projects across multiple countries, aiming to address global challenges and improve the lives of people around the world.

Job Overview:
The consultant will play a crucial role in enhancing the eRegistrations online services and databases, ensuring that government officials, field experts, and DevOps/administrators can operate these systems more effectively. The position requires collaboration with international experts and focuses on developing advanced functionalities that improve user satisfaction and efficiency. The consultant will be responsible for implementing features such as translating default values in e-services, enabling users to save draft information, creating new filter functions for data analysis, and integrating a payment gateway into the system. This role is essential for the successful implementation of online business registration systems based on the eRegistrations framework.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a functionality that allows users to translate default values in e-services, ensuring consistency across all labels.
• Implement a 'save draft' feature in Display system Part B, enabling users to save their progress.
• Create a new filter function for the edit grid that allows analysts to filter data using IN/NOT IN selectors.
• Develop and integrate a payment gateway into the technical stack of the eRegistrations system, ensuring secure and efficient transactions.
• Collaborate closely with the project coordinator and other international experts to ensure that all developments align with project goals and user needs.
• Conduct thorough testing of new functionalities to ensure they meet user requirements and enhance the overall user experience.
• Provide training and support to users on the new features and functionalities developed.

Required Qualifications:

• A first university degree (Bachelor) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• At least 12 years of experience in IT/web development related fields is essential.
• Proven experience in business process analysis and both front-end and back-end development of complex systems is required.
• Familiarity with the UNCTAD eRegistrations system is desirable, providing an advantage in understanding the specific requirements of the role.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a first university degree, specifically a Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant field such as Information Technology or Business Administration. This educational background is crucial for understanding the technical and administrative aspects of the eRegistrations system and its functionalities.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 12 years of professional experience in IT and web development. Candidates should have a strong background in business process analysis and experience in developing complex systems, both on the front-end and back-end. Experience working with the UNCTAD eRegistrations system is considered an asset, as it provides insight into the specific needs and challenges of the role.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. This requirement ensures effective communication with international experts and stakeholders involved in the project. Knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based, allowing for flexibility in work location. The expected duration of the consultancy is starting as soon as possible for a period of 6 months. There are no additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, or compensation provided in the job description. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.