Software Developer – SharePoint – UNDP India

Last Date for Application 21st April 22 

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The Enterprise Application Development section under the Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for developing sustainable and affordable IT solutions to meet UNOV/UNODC requirements, also enabling availability of the solutions more generally across the UN Secretariat entities.

The India Technical Hub (EAD-ITH) based in New Delhi forms part of the vital delivery pillars of the ITS in keeping with the UN’s revised ICT strategy. As part of this strategy and under the direct supervision of the Head – ITH; the Software Developer – SharePoint will liaise with the Team Leader, UWP Support for day to day work and be responsible for the following:

Education & Work Experience G-Bachelor’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Languages Required  :English

Vacancy Type Service Contract (SC)

Posting Type External

Bureau Asia & the Pacific

Contract Duration 12 months (renewable)

Practice Area – Job Family

UN Coordination – UNOICT

Open to Indian nationals only. UNDP strives to have a workforce which reflects diversity and gender balance, and applies an equal opportunities approach. All selection is on merit. Qualified Women Candidates are Strongly Encouraged to Apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, and in close cooperation with the Head – Technology and Solution, the Software Developer – SharePoint will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assesses requirements and requests to identify simple yet effective SharePoint Online implementation approaches.

• Reviews workflows in current legacy applications and proposes approaches to create replacement solutions using SharePoint Online.

• Assesses paper-based workflows to identify and implement SharePoint Online workflow solutions

• Creates re-usable workflow components in SharePoint Online to shorten development effort/time required in subsequent implementations.

• Prepares SharePoint Online workflows for roll-out to UNOV/UNODC staff globally and to staff at other UN Secretariat entities.

• Reviews approach technologies, and code with UNOV/UNODC staff, to ensure ongoing support and technological awareness.

• Collects usage and other uptake tracking information for presentation in dashboards and other reports.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical, research, reporting and writing abilities. Strong organizational and process management competencies. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to produce a variety of written media products in a clear, concise, journalistic style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities, and remains calm in stressful situations. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university. Relevant additional post-secondary education or training in IT, computer science, or related field is an asset.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of working experience in SharePoint Online application development.
• Experience in working with other related Microsoft technologies like Power BI.

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in English (Required).

The remuneration package is Rs 152,593/- per month (taxable). UNDP also offers additional benefits which include medical insurance coverage and limited pension reimbursement for contract holder and encourages work-life balance.

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