Senior ERP Developer , Multiple positions

Job Description

UNOPS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) unit´s purpose is to embed innovation and harness cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions to UNOPS that truly address business needs as well as provide greater effectiveness, efficiency and differentiation to UNOPS products and services. UNOPS ICT unit is responsible for architecting, designing, delivering, and managing all UNOPS ICT infrastructure and business applications. The unit includes Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Solutions Designers and Developers from all around the world which are based primarily in Denmark and Thailand.

We are looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals who will help us position UNOPS ICT as a truly transformative part of UNOPS.

Reporting to the Development Team Lead, the ERP developer works closely with other members of the ICT team to undertake developments in order to deliver business solutions. The ERP developer will primarily focus on:

Application Development within Unit4 Business World/Agresso ERP to ensure that enhancements to the application are undertaken in a carefully planned manner and include the following sub-processes within functional areas of Finance, HR & Payroll, Project Management and Procurement:

• Define and manage system enhancements to the Unit4 Business World ERP to streamline operations and usability, including execution, co-ordination of testing, and sign-off
• Implementation of new modules
• Standard change implementation
• Ad hoc change implementation
• Design and develop reports within the system
• Unit testing and integration testing
• Provide key input and assistance for user acceptance testing
• Assist in the development of training materials and other guidance
• Adequately document all work activities, including design specifications and test plans

Application Support Assistance. Assist in the support of the Unit4 Business World/Agresso ERP, including the following sub-processes and procedures:

• Testing of existing and new functionality and when upgrades / patches are applied
• Configures changes to the ERP, including both regular and ad-hoc updates to the system and oversight of associated procedures
• Work closely with the UNOPS ICT Services team / external hosting provided to address any system performance issues.

• Masters Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology and Information Systems, Finance or Management Sciences is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in combination with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree.

• Secondary education in combination with additional six years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree

• Minimum 2 years of configuring / customising ERP systems is required, preferably in an international development environment
• 1 year of experience working with Unit4 Business World/Agresso development is required.
• Substantial experience in development, documentation and maintenance of relevant standards, guidelines and procedures
• Substantive technical experience in Unit4 Business World/Agresso ERP is desired.
• Solid knowledge of SQL is an asset.

• Fluent English is required.

About the Organization

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.