{"id":100283,"date":"2026-07-06T13:09:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/software-engineer-consultant\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:09:53","slug":"software-engineer-consultant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/software-engineer-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Engineer (Consultant)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Software Engineer (Consultant)\", \"description\": \"Duties and Responsibilities\\nThere is an immediate operational need to:\\nSupport the design, development, and deployment of the WESR use cases, including the digital EDC Toolkit Assessment\\nTool, Capacity Pathways and Policy Guide modules on the WESR Knowledge Hub;\\nContribute to front-end and back-end development of WESR tools and applications, including content modules, navigation, and user interface components;\\nSupport testing, troubleshooting, and iterative refinement of digital tools based on user feedback and pilot implementation;\\nContribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer to support long-term internal maintenance of WESR tools. Engaging a Software Engineer Consultant for a three-month period will enable UNEP to maintain development momentum on the EDC Toolkit and WESR Knowledge Hub, supporting timely delivery of GEDS implementation milestones for 2026. This post is fully remote and reports to Mr. Kamal Naim, DevOps and Infrastructure Unit Lead, Office of the Chief Digital Officer CDO, UNEP.\\nQualifications\/special skills\\nAn advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Advanced Statistical Analysis, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.\\nA Bachelor's degree in combination with two qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the master\u2019s degree.\\nA minimum of 5 years' experience related to database development and archiving, and software systems analysis, design, and development is required.\\nExperience in complex web application projects; experience with UN agencies or international organizations is desirable.\\nExperience in developing workflow automation and service request tracking solutions is required.\\nExperience working in teams, including coordination of junior members and engaging with clients is required\\nExperience working with multicultural teams is desirable.\\nDeadline\\n:\u00a0July 13, 2026\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"United Nations Environment Programme UNEP\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-17T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> United Nations Environment Programme UNEP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-17<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities<br \/>There is an immediate operational need to:<br \/>Support the design, development, and deployment of the WESR use cases, including the digital EDC Toolkit Assessment<br \/>Tool, Capacity Pathways and Policy Guide modules on the WESR Knowledge Hub;<br \/>Contribute to front-end and back-end development of WESR tools and applications, including content modules, navigation, and user interface components;<br \/>Support testing, troubleshooting, and iterative refinement of digital tools based on user feedback and pilot implementation;<br \/>Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer to support long-term internal maintenance of WESR tools. Engaging a Software Engineer Consultant for a three-month period will enable UNEP to maintain development momentum on the EDC Toolkit and WESR Knowledge Hub, supporting timely delivery of GEDS implementation milestones for 2026. This post is fully remote and reports to Mr. Kamal Naim, DevOps and Infrastructure Unit Lead, Office of the Chief Digital Officer CDO, UNEP.<br \/>Qualifications\/special skills<br \/>An advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Advanced Statistical Analysis, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.<br \/>A Bachelor&#8217;s degree in combination with two qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the master\u2019s degree.<br \/>A minimum of 5 years&#8217; experience related to database development and archiving, and software systems analysis, design, and development is required.<br \/>Experience in complex web application projects; experience with UN agencies or international organizations is desirable.<br \/>Experience in developing workflow automation and service request tracking solutions is required.<br \/>Experience working in teams, including coordination of junior members and engaging with clients is required<br \/>Experience working with multicultural teams is desirable.<br \/>Deadline<br \/>:\u00a0July 13, 2026<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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