Organizational Setting The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.
The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture assists Member States of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the IAEA in using nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. The Joint Centre consists of five Sections, each with an associated laboratory (located in Seibersdorf, 45 km south-east of Vienna), in the areas of: animal production and health; plant breeding and genetics; insect pest control; soil and water management and crop nutrition; and food and environmental protection.
The Animal Production and Health Section and Laboratory assist Member States in improving livestock productivity through the efficient use of locally available feed resources, reproduction and breeding practices, and disease diagnostic tools and control measures. Main Purpose The focus of this consultancy is on Front-End Development and UI-UX design, and in working with agile teams to deliver Web-based software solutions for the flagship initiative project Zoonotic Diseases Integrated Action (ZODIAC). The consultant will propose front-end solution designs to address clients' business needs, while adhering to organizational technology standards. Under the supervision and coordination of the section's staff the consultant will advise development teams on the implementation of software solutions and perform technical quality assurance. They will follow a lean/agile approach for software delivery and work with in-house and external software developers, quality engineers, infrastructure experts and security specialists. Functions / Key Results Expected The consultant in collaboration and in close communication with the Animal Production and Health Section team will undertake the following activities:
Develop unified workflow that caters to all end-user roles (FVOs, Laboratory Officers, Directors, and Veterinary Authorities) with a strong emphasis on user experience (UX) design. Develop a secure, scalable backend database and data model. Design and implement scalable, maintainable services and APIs. Lead the front-end development and UI/UX for all modules and users. Coordinate testing with field operators, laboratory technicians, and veterinary authorities. Produce robust documentation for every process of the application, specifically for front-end architecture and design components.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications and Experience University degree (bachelor) in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum two years of demonstrated experience in frontend development (e.g., Typescript, JavaScript, React JS, Vue JS, etc.). Minimum of one year of experience in data visualization and reporting. Experience creating responsive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, ensuring an intuitive and accessible user experience for diverse end-user roles. Experience in mobile-first development, ideally having built or contributed to progressive web apps or hybrid mobile applications using frameworks like React Native, to enable both online and offline functionality for field officers. Experience with component-based design and state management libraries (for example, Redux or Context API in React), and use of design and prototyping tools such as Figma for wireframing user interfaces. Strong background in software engineering, a specialized focus on Front-End Development and UI-UX design, and experience in working with agile teams to deliver Web-based software solutions. Ability and enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 150, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent. |
