Web Application Developer, Vienna

• Organization: CTBTO - Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation
• Country: Austria
• City: Vienna, Austria
• Office: CTBTO Vienna
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Closing date: Friday, 13 April 2018

Assignment

Under the direct supervision of the Head, UNIX/LINUX Support Unit, Network and Systems Support Section, International Monitoring Systems Division, the incumbent will carry out the following duties

• Design, implement and maintain Web-based applications for business use;
• Assist in the installation, support and maintenance of web applications in the area of collaboration, video streaming and general information management;
• Maintain and enhance existing web application as required;
• Develop and test custom application/scripts and database structure;
• Support planning acquisition and customization of software applications supporting the implementation of the framework for the electronic information and knowledge management system;
• Support and maintain the implementation of the applications for specific usages, integrated with the ECM (e.g. Outreach Calendar, ISHTAR) - Assist in user problems related with the ECM, the electronic document archive, and various web-sites of the PTS;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. A first-level university degree in Computer Science in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
3. At least five years relevant working experience including two years relevant and progressive work experience in designing and implementing information management and electronic document management systems (EDMS);
4. Good experience in Alfresco and other content management systems is essential;
5. Good knowledge of modern multimedia management and distribution systems is an asset;
6. Good experience developing enterprise level Java, Java Script, C/C++ covering the complete life-cycle from gathering user requirements to solution delivering and support is essential;
7. Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another UN official language and German is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Professional competencies in a related field of work; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts printouts as requested; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment; works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients†and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

How to apply:

All applications should be made via the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the selected candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the Vacancy Announcement. The CTBTO Preparatory Commission reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.

THE PREPARATORY COMMISSION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST-BAN-TREATY ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED.