Senior PSP Associate (Full Stack Developer)

Deadline for Applications March 24, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) H (no hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA7 Target Start Date 2026-05-01 Terms of Reference 1. General Background UNHCR is a global organization committed to saving lives, protecting rights, and creating a brighter future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless individuals. We provide essential assistance such as shelter, food, and water, and develop solutions to ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. Each year, millions of men, women, and children are forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. Operating in over 125 countries, we leverage our expertise to protect and care for millions. UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) OIMS team developed ten web apps to facilitate the multiyear plan within the PSP Network and to monitor PSP performance. To ensure a smooth transition to a more efficient and cost-effective technology, the web apps need to be rewritten using JavaScript and React front-end technology. 2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment The overall responsibilities throughout the contract period are described below: • Development and deployment of the web apps based on the requirements provided (Annual Plan, NGF Reports, HR Web App, Quarterly Monitor). • Develop SQL queries, create tables, and stored procedures, pipelines and views based on project requirements. • Produce code prior to functional test phases (Development sprints) • User experience is optimized based on testing • Monitor post-production deployment • Accurately and systematically produce all the documentation pertaining to the web app development and systems for DB and DW. This is to ensure UNHCR maintains the institutional memory of the app development and systems. • Produce a comprehensive handover document • Assist in establishing and maintaining cloud databases and DW with complete information. • Knowledge of data warehousing. 3. Qualifications and Experience a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education) • A High School Diploma is required to be eligible for this position. • Desirable: A bachelor’s degree in fields like Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information System, or related field. b. Work Experience • 4 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma; or 2 years with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent or higher degree • Knowledge of fundraising activities and financial reporting cycles in an international context. • Previous work experience with the UN and/or exposure to work in similar contexts is considered an advantage c. Key Competencies • Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent field. • A minimum of 4 years of experience in software development with a high school diploma and 2 years with a bachelor’s degree. • Backend developer in Go, Javascript/NodeJS, and the ability to pick up new technologies as the need arises. • Frontend developer skills (Javascript/React). • Experience with RDMS and Analytical databases • Devops and Git experience is desirable , Azure and GCP Cloud. • Good understanding of system design, analysis, implementation, testing, development, and maintenance of applications 4. Location and Conditions This is a remote-working position. The successful candidate will be home-based, and work with colleagues globally. This vacancy is open for applicants residing in Denmark as well as for those residents of other countries. The remuneration level and the applicable entitlements and benefits may be different based on the residence of the most suitable selected candidate. This position is initially up to the end of the year with possibility of extension subject to budget availability and overall performance of the incumbent. It is a full-time role starting from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The remuneration level and the applicable entitlements and benefits may be different based on the residence of the most suitable selected candidate. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Standard Job Description Required Languages , , Desired Languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Work Experience Other information This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote Yes Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member's country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.