Software Engineer (Consultant)
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Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Website:
https://www.unenvironment.org/
Description:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authori…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Consultancy
Job Description
Job Title
Software Engineer (Consultant)
Organizational Setting
This post is fully remote and reports to Mr. Kamal Naim, DevOps and Infrastructure Unit Lead, Office of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), UNEP. Engaging a Software Engineer (Consultant) for a three-month period will enable UNEP to maintain development momentum on the EDC Toolkit and WESR Knowledge Hub, supporting timely delivery of GEDS implementation milestones for 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
There is an immediate operational need to:
- Support the design, development, and deployment of the WESR use cases, including the digital EDC Toolkit (Assessment Tool, Capacity Pathways and Policy Guide modules) on the WESR Knowledge Hub;
- Contribute to front-end and back-end development of WESR tools and applications, including content modules, navigation, and user interface components;
- Support testing, troubleshooting, and iterative refinement of digital tools based on user feedback and pilot implementation;
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer to support long-term internal maintenance of WESR tools.
Qualifications / Special Skills
- An advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Advanced Statistical Analysis, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
- A Bachelor's degree in combination with two qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience related to database development and archiving, and software systems analysis, design, and development is required.
- Experience in complex web application projects; experience with UN agencies or international organizations is desirable.
- Experience in developing workflow automation and service request tracking solutions is required.
- Experience working in teams, including coordination of junior members and engaging with clients is required.
- Experience working with multicultural teams is desirable.
Deadline
July 13, 2026
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