UNFPA Systems Development Specialist ( Systems Analyst)

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Systems Development Specialist is responsible for the following functions:

• Manage application and website development projects using standard project management methodology like PRINCE2 and document system development life-cycle (SDLC). • Liaise with functional owners and end-users to understand and collect applications and websites development requirements. Analyze requirements and prepare functional requirement document and obtain clients’ sign-off. Based on the requirements documents, generate plan to include design, development, test and deployment methodologies. • Liaise with Applications Developers to develop technical specifications using professionally accepted modeling tools and specification techniques .e.g. Unified Modeling Language (UML). • Assist the clients in preparing and presenting submissions to Information and Communications Technology Board and Change Control Board. • Work with Applications Developers and Database Administrators (DBAs) to develop applications and database architecture using predefined application development standards and templates. • Work with the functional project managers to prepare application training material using multimedia tools. • Provide production application support activities, including application monitoring, application tuning, production metrics, problem resolution, change management, release management, remediation of information risk gaps, disaster recovery testing and project management • Perform detailed analysis of all production incidents and provide specific technical recommendations for improvements. • Throughout the systems development lifecycle, provide project leadership of source code reviews, source version control and quality assurance. • Through continuous analysis of the existing production systems and interactions with clients and end-users, identify weaknesses, gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing systems. • Work with the Quality Assurance lead to assure predefined acceptance criteria. • Identify the need for resources for each of the projects and manage the recruitment of needed consultants.

Required Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Values/Guiding Principles; • Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; • Working in Teams; • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; • Communication; • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Business Accumen • Implementing management systems • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Client orientation • Organizational awareness • Job knowledge / technical expertise

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced university degree in Science, Engineering, Management or related field. • Certification in PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management Methodology. • 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience managing the development and implementation of web applications and websites. • Strong experience in applications requirements gathering and analysis. Must be able to prepare functional specifications and technical specifications. • Expert knowledge and experience in Applications and Website Development Technology including various architectures, languages, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools. Applications development experience using Java and J2EE is a plus. • Knowledge of object oriented design technique. • Demonstrated experience in working with end-users to document and support the full systems development life cycle in transitioning ICT requests to project fulfillment. • Strong project management skills with effective results focus. • Extensive experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes. • Advanced experience using MS Project functionalities • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.

Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

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No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5