RESPONSIBILITIES Within the context of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the AUtomated SYstem for CUstoms DAta (ASYCUDA) programme is seeking candidates for the above post. The candidate will be involved in the development of the latest version of ASYCUDA. This version of the ASYCUDA system computerizes all Customs Business processes. This includes risk-management and selectivity, through the Selectivity Module, the valuation control, through its integrated WTO valuation system, and the automation and control of Transit. The ASYCUDAWorld system is based on state-of-the-art IT technologies (web, Java etc).
Development on ASYCUDAWorld consists of: • Enhancing the system with new electronic documents. These documents will have to be developed using recent programming language such as Java. • Enhancing the system with tools taking into account the latest technologies in information technology using 4th generation technology • Developing technical documentation • Developing associated user manuals. The IT Programmer shall carry out his duties in close cooperation with the ASYCUDAWorld Information Technology Coordinator. He/she will act under the administrative and technical supervision of the Head of the ASYCUDA Program.
The candidate shall: • Use Java to develop e-documents that will be defined by the ASYCUDA Central Team. • Produce technical documentation • Document the source code as will be specified by the ASYCUDA Central Team • Participate at the execution of quality control on ASYCUDAWorld following the project methodology. • Support the user countries • Deliver ASYCUDAWorld Technical Training in the user countries • Participate in technical assistance support missions
QUALIFICATIONS Education Advanced university degree in Computer Science and/or Telecommunications. Working Experience Some relevant working experience desirable. Preference will be given to young university graduates having knowledge of the latest IT trends. Languages English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of a third UN official language is considered an advantage.
COMPETENCIES • Professionalism – The candidate shall show pride in work and in achievements. He/She shall be a hard worker who enjoys programming in a Java environment. He /she shall demonstrate professional competence and have the capacity of coordinating the in-country development requirements. • Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the goals of the project. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. • Technological Awareness – High level IT programmer with knowledge in Java, RMI, Oracle, SQL language, C++, Linux, Oracle and SQL. Knowledge in Imaging processing (transformation, comparison,…), audio processing. • Client Orientation – Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients, and with International or National agencies, by gaining their trust and respect.
HOW TO APPLY Candidates are requested to send a United Nations Personal History () Form, or a Personal History Profile (PHF), available at this website, UN offices or at Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Officer/Technical Assistance Project Personnel, Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Resources Management Service (RMS), UNCTAD, Office Villa Bocage 012, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland. Fax number: + E-mail: “Attention to the Human Resources Officer/Technical Assistance Project Personnel” The Vacancy Announcement number should be clearly shown in every application. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. In view of the often high volume of applications received, only those applications who are under serious consideration will be notified.
Note: The UN Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
