Full Stack Developer (Node, Typescript, Express, React)

UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to enhance digital platforms that support UN development operations. This role involves working with modern technologies like Node.js, Typescript, and React to build scalable solutions that improve coordination and decision-making across UN Country Teams. You will collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring that the platforms align with UN reform priorities while contributing to sustainable development goals. Join a mission-driven team that values inclusion and flexible working arrangements, and make a significant impact on global peace and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-stack development using Node.js and React.
• Strong understanding of API development and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DCO’s software platforms and features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital tools for UN partners.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

Express

React

API Development

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Relevant certifications

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Full Stack Developer (Node, Typescript, Express, React), Multiple positions

Job categories IT

Vacancy code VA/2025/B5011/30122

Level ICS-9

Duty station Home based

Contract type International ICA

Duration Ongoing contract (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration)

Application period 06-May-2025 to 20-May-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

Global Portfolios Office (GPO), New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It provides services designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective, primarily serving partners headquartered in New York, with a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations to implement activities supporting the Development Coordination Office (DCO).

The DCO aims to improve development coordination, facilitate data harmonization, and demonstrate the UNSDG’s contribution to Agenda 2030 through systems like UN INFO, which digitizes results frameworks for accountability and transparency.

We seek a skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer (Node, Typescript, Express, React) to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of digital platforms that improve UN development operations. This role involves building and evolving in-house software solutions, ensuring agile and scalable platforms aligned with UN reform priorities, and enhancing data management, coordination, and decision-making across UN Country Teams (UNCTs).

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Full Stack Developer will be part of the DCO development team at Headquarters in New York, supporting the enhancement and maintenance of DCO’s software platforms. Working under the guidance of the Lead Developer and in collaboration with UNCTs and external stakeholders, the incumbent will strengthen DCO’s digital infrastructure to enable more efficient development operations.

The role involves maintaining and improving DCO-managed platforms, developing new features, building APIs, ensuring system integration, supporting testing and deployment, and assisting with capacity building and knowledge sharing to help UN partners effectively use DCO’s digital tools.

The incumbent will work remotely with the core development team and coordinate with colleagues in New York and UN Resident Coordinator Offices.

The incumbent will be a UNOPS personnel under its full responsibility.

Responsibilities include development tasks, treating all individuals with respect, responding sensitively to differences, and maintaining professionalism. UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

UNOPS supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by implementing peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects globally. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. Our diverse workforce of over 5,000 personnel across 80 countries is committed to inclusion and flexible working arrangements. Explore our offerings here.