Closing date: Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Programmer Assistant, GS7, UNICEF Supply Division, Cph

Vacancy No: E-VN-2015-000167

Duty Station: Copenhagen

Country: Denmark

Region: HQ ONY

Job Level: G-7

Position: 00071452

Application Close: 11-Feb-15

Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)

Purpose of the Position

The Operational Analysis & Technology Centre in UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen is seeking a Programmer Assistant at the GS-7 level. Under the general guidance of the Systems Analyst, the Programmer Assistant develops, maintains, tests and implements reports, SAP scripts and utilities using ABAP and related development tools. This position will also be providing user support for Supply Logistics modules and Supply CRM system under VISION primarily for Copenhagen and on an as needed basis for UNICEF field offices globally. This includes first and second level functional support to users, development of reports, communicating user related issues & resolutions to VISION focal point in New York.

Key Expected Results

• Reliable and satisfactory user support resulting smooth supply operations in Copenhagen and field offices.
• Readily available standard reports to meet requirements for supply operations.
• Custom reports, document printouts and utilities developed and implemented as per business requirements within the agreed time line.
• Clear technical documentation for in-house developed programs
• Supply Division operational level agreements with field offices are released.
• Provide support to VISION business users in coordination with supply division centres and ITSSD NY and IT officers in field offices on as needed basis.
• Assists the Systems Analyst through the software development activities related to Supply chain processes.
• Provide additional backup support on an as needed basis in the area of supply CRM web catalogue.
• Develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills in relevant areas related to supply chain processes, given the adequate training and tools.
• Defines, develops and implements, queries and reports using ERP programming tools to meet the business requirements of Supply Division.
• Participates in testing bug fixes and newly developed functions in VISION and CRM.
• Provides training to SD users on existing and new functionality in VISION
• Coordinates training materials and other technical documentation on the systems functionality.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or centre Chief.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

• A University degree in Computer Science or Business Administration.

Work Experience

• 5 years of progressive experience in providing ERP user, system, application support in a large organization.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in requirements gathering, design, develop and implementation of reports, document printouts and utilities using ABAP and related development tools.
• Experience in developing and documenting system level test cases relating to business processes for unit and integration testing is required.
• Experience with Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence tools will be an asset.

Technical Competencies & Languages

• Fluency in English. Working knowle2dge of another UN language is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SD, MM modules of the SAP system is required.
• Excellent skills in ABAP programming are required. Understanding of JAVA concepts is desirable.
• Knowledge of E-Business concepts and ability to correlate with various E-Business technologies is desirable.
• Knowledge of supply chain applications desirable.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and various office automation applications required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Values and Competencies: Our Core Values reflect attitudes and convictions that are shared across all UNICEF staff and include diversity and inclusion, integrity and commitment.

The successful candidate must believe in the core values and have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for UNICEF's mandate.

The required competencies for this particular position are:

• Communication (Level 2)
• Working with People (Level 2)
• Drive for Results (Level 2)
• Analysing (Level 2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (Level 2)
• Planning and Organizing (Level 2)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (Level 2)

Kindly refer to www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html for more information on the UNICEF Competency Framework.

Remarks

APPLICATIONS: Please be informed that all applications should be in English and applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. If you wish to apply for this position, it is advisable that you do not wait until the last minute to do so, in case you encounter any technical problems using the e-recruitment system. In case of any technical problems please contact: eRecruitment@unicef.org

Kindly also note that candidates will be assessed on foundational and functional competencies and that diversity and gender balance are also factors in the selection process. Queries can be directed to Lilia Winkel-Petersen at lwinkel@unicef.org.

Applications for this position must be received by 11 February 2015

KINDLY NOTE THAT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID WORKING PERMIT AND RESIDENCY IN DENMARK

Visit us at www.unicef.org/supply/

Apply here: https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTRCRjA0NUY4QTkyMzlCN0UxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA