Frontend Developer at UN-Habitat

Responsibility

• Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Events and Outreach Unit and Head of the Production Unit, the incumbent will be required to perform the following functions:
• Creation, testing, implementation of templates based on Figma design layouts.
• Creation of adaptive universally accessible templates (tablet, mobile).
• Creation of frontend scripts and animations.
• Develop specifications based on functional requirements and an implementation plan.
• Keep informed on frontend development best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with team members on development of web applications. 
• Work closely with relevant Units in planning, technical layout, selection, and integration of applications.
• Take part in the technical reviews and testing processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

• Technical Education: Certificate/Diploma/Engineer’s degree/Bachelor
• Minimum 5 years of experience in web development, web best practices, responsive design, and current techniques is required. Technical experience in HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP;
• Working experience in Git version control and the command line is required.
• Proven experience in Drupal, deep knowledge of Drupal coding standards is required
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity is desirable.