ICT Specialist – Software Development (Ethiopia)

ICT
Ethiopia
February 19, 2026
Full - Fixed Term Contract
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Application ends: February 25, 2026
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Job Description

Position Title: ICT Specialist – Software Development

Posting End Date

25-Feb-2026

Duration

3 months with the possibility of extension subject to business needs, satisfactory performance, and funds availability.

Duty Station(s) Ethiopia (Home based)

Role Purpose

The ICT Specialist – Software Development will collaborate closely with the core development team, who are based remotely, as well as with colleagues located at headquarters in New York and within UN Resident Coordinator Offices.

Working as part of a team of front‑end and back‑end developers, the ICT Specialist will contribute to the development of web applications using technologies such as Typescript, JavaScript, Express, Postgres, React JS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure tools and environments. The project adheres to a Git workflow model and uses GitLab for code management and releases. Developers are expected to produce comprehensive automated tests to ensure robust code coverage.

The role also includes supporting and maintaining other digital systems managed by DCO as needed.

This position is administered by UNOPS, under whose full responsibility the selected incumbent will serve.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the supervision of the ICT Senior Manager – Technology Innovation, the incumbent will be required to perform the following functions:

  • New Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features and modules to address DCO’s identified business needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with DCO’s digital development standards.
  • System Maintenance and Support: Analyse and develop solutions to issues reported by the business focal points. These prioritized issues will include both bugs and feature enhancements and changes.
  • Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in both frontend and backend technologies (Typescript, Node.js, ReactJS, PostgreSQL) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests.
  • API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs for the UNINFO suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems and provide comprehensive documentation.
  • AI development: Develop AI-enabled applications (Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Rovo, etc.)
  • Platform Enhancement: Analyse existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience.
  • Data Visualization: Develop and integrate interactive data visualizations and dashboards using to effectively communicate insights from the UN INFO suite of tools.

Skills

Communication, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Agility, Integrity, Results oriented.

Education Requirements

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or in a field related to the post description, with 5 (five) years of relevant experience is required, OR
  • A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or in a field related to the post description, with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience is required; OR
  • A Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.

Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in database-driven web application development and maintenance.
  • Within the above required experience, a minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in developing with object-oriented JavaScript and JavaScript-based libraries, in particular Typescript, Node.JS or ReactJS to build dynamic and data driven websites and/or applications.
  • Experience in developing with Node.js, Python, or other web application frameworks.
  • Experience developing with SQL-based open-source databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
  • Experience with AI-enabled app development (Azure Foundry, MCP Servers, Copilot Studio, Rovo or others).

Desired: The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply

  • Experience in software testing, including frameworks and/or techniques such as dependency injection, Jest, Mocha, or Cypress is desirable.
  • Experience in code versioning, in particular Git workflow is an asset.
  • Experience in the development of web API services and their utilization is an asset.
  • Experience in developing in a Linux environment is desirable.
  • Experience in managing dependencies, deployment, and development workflow is desirable.

Language Requirements

  • English – Fluent – Required
  • Arabic – Intermediate – Desirable
  • French – Intermediate – Desirable
  • Spanish – Intermediate – Desirable
  • Chinese (Mandarin) – Intermediate – Desirable
  • Russian – Intermediate – Desirable

Offer

Opportunities for learning and growth

  • Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
  • Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
  • State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
  • Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
  • Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration.