National Individual Consultant: Disability Data Full-Stack Developer

Organizational Context

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency dedicated to delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. This role operates within a project framework, reporting to the Chief Technical Adviser, and focuses on building the national disability data ecosystem platform. The position is crucial for establishing secure database structures, user authentication, and data validation workflows.

Job Purpose

The consultancy aims to develop a national disability data ecosystem in Papua New Guinea to enhance the availability, quality, and utilization of disability-disaggregated evidence, addressing critical data gaps. The lack of reliable data hinders policymakers' ability to understand and address the vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities, particularly concerning sexual and reproductive health, legal support, and protection from violence. The consultant will design and deploy a specialized, secure, and inclusive web-based platform to manage, generate, and display disability-related information, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

The consultant will undertake end-to-end web platform development, creating both front-end and back-end components using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Key responsibilities include building functionalities for data input, retrieval, processing, filtering, visualization, and reporting, alongside implementing secure user authentication and role-based access control. Ensuring compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 is paramount, optimizing the user interface for individuals with disabilities. The role also involves designing secure database structures, enforcing data validation, managing backup and recovery, and enabling data export. Comprehensive testing, including user testing, and providing technical documentation and training are also required.

Work Experience

Requires at least five years of proven experience in web application development, with strong skills in front-end and back-end frameworks (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Demonstrated experience implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and direct experience in database design and secure data handling are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with social impact projects, government institutions, or the UN is advantageous.

Skills

Technical expertise in front-end and back-end web development frameworks, database design, and secure data handling. Commitment to quality and accessibility, ensuring compliance with international usability standards. Results-based project management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively and deliver within project timelines. Core competencies include integrity, commitment, cultural diversity, change embrace, results achievement, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, and teamwork.

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