About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

United Nations Conference on Trade and Developmentis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P4 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Estonia, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P4
• Grade:P-4
• Location:Tallinn, Estonia
• Department:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• Contract Type:Temporary Assignment
• Salary Range:$84,672.0 – $106,777.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, either English or French is required.
• Language: Either Arabic or Russian or Spanish or Chinese (Mandarin) is desirable.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking Arabic UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Russian UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area is required.
• Experience: Among which a minimum of two years of experience in developing eGovernment systems or content management systems such as eRegulations and eRegistrations systems is desirable.
• Experience: Experience using AI-powered coding agents (e.g., Claude code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance development productivity and code quality is desirable..

Skills

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Experience in system planning and programming is desirable.
• Experience in developing web-based IT solutions to SQL and non-SQL database platforms is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply