[Hiring] Technology Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

How can you make a difference?

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Qualifications

• A graduate degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications using React Native or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining digital products across multiple countries or languages is required.
• Technical expertise in developing React Native mobile apps for both Android and iOS platforms.
• Previous work in open-source environments and with Digital Public Goods is considered an asset.
• Experience in digital development projects related to early childhood development or parenting is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to deliver secure, stable and scalable mobile applications, with a focus on offline functionality.
• Familiarity with tools including Git, CI/CD pipelines, Firebase and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of Node.js and DevOps practices is an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience with Drupal-based content management systems and backend integration is desirable.
• Experience with BigQuery, SQL queries, scheduled queries, and Looker Studio dashboards for analytics and reporting is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, researchers, and country-level partners.
• Strong coordination and task management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a remote, multicultural work environment.
• Fluency in English is a minimum requirement.
• Knowledge of one or more languages used in Bebbo programme countries is an asset (e.g., Russian, Albanian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Greek, Kyrgyz, Montenegrin, Macedonian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Tajik, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Karakalpak, Turkish, Ndebele, Shona, Spanish, Hindi, Bangla).
• Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support knowledge transfer among technical teams and partners.
• Previous experience/knowledge of the environment in which UNICEF operates, and understanding the constraints of working in a developing-world environment is desirable.
• Ability to align technical goals with UNICEF strategic goals.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged.

• The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF.