Purpose:
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a DevInfo Open Source Community Consultant (UNICEF).
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a DevInfo Open Source Community Consultant (UNICEF).
For more information, see the attached TERMS OF REFERENCE
Key competencies, technical background, and experience required:
a) Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field.b) Specialized expertise in .NET technologies, service-oriented architectures, database management with Sql Server/MySql; Additional experience in open source technologies such as Python or Ruby is desired.c) Demonstrated experience in development and management of open source software communities and integrated blogs (e.g. through GitHub or similar platform).d) Minimum of five years’ work experience in the above fields.e) Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an advantage (especially Spanish and French).f) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to take the initiative to move tasks forward on a daily basis.
a) Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field.b) Specialized expertise in .NET technologies, service-oriented architectures, database management with Sql Server/MySql; Additional experience in open source technologies such as Python or Ruby is desired.c) Demonstrated experience in development and management of open source software communities and integrated blogs (e.g. through GitHub or similar platform).d) Minimum of five years’ work experience in the above fields.e) Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an advantage (especially Spanish and French).f) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to take the initiative to move tasks forward on a daily basis.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter detailing how they meet the key competencies, technical background and experience required, as described above. This letter should be sent together with a CV and P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “DEVINFO OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY CONSULTANT” by 04 December 2013, 5:00pm EST (New York time). Candidates are also encouraged to submit any other documentation or references that specifically demonstrate their experience in managing open source software communities. In your application, please also indicate your ability, availability and monthly fee to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a monthly fee will not be considered.
Joint Applications of two or more individuals is not accepted.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
