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IT Systems Developer

Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:21 Sep 2026 (6 days left)Job ID:1784888021272250Posted on:7 Sep 2026 (8 days ago)
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Job Description

Develops and improves UNCTAD's ASYCUDA customs-management system for Liberia, combining backend software delivery with technical support for the Liberian Customs IT team. The assignment produces maintainable modules, features and documentation that strengthen automated trade procedures, reliable data flows and digital customs operations for national customs administration.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

3 years

Employment type

Volunteer

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

182 days

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop ASYCUDA modules for Liberia
  • Develop ASYCUDA features for Liberia
  • Provide ASYCUDA IT support to the Liberian Customs IT team
  • Write technical documentation for ASYCUDA in Liberia

Role Requirements

  • Master's degree with at least 3 years of software-application development experience, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs for microservices using Java and frameworks such as Quarkus and Spring Boot
  • Proficiency in front-end development using JavaScript
  • English is required

Desired Criteria

  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Jenkins and Splunk is desirable
  • Experience working in an Agile approach and with Agile project-management tools is desirable

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Volunteer assignment via UNV.
  • Contract duration: 182 days, with possible extension subject to funding, operational need and performance.
  • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance and insurance benefits are provided.

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNCTAD Careers, on 7 Sep 2026.