Consultant - Front-end Developer for the "Diya.Engine" platform and web resources

JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Hiring Unit : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station : Ukraine

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+3 Time) : 18/11/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW

As part of the digital transformation of public administration, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine is implementing electronic registries and information systems that ensure transparency, efficiency of governance, and access to public services.

The “Diya.Engine” platform serves as a core technological infrastructure for the development and operation of the following four state registries: Register of the Basic Network of Cultural Institutions (Реєстр базової мережі закладів культури); State Register of Publishers, Producers, and Distributors of Publishing Products (Державний реєстр видавців, виготовлювачів і розповсюджувачів видавничої продукції); Register of Applications and Recipients of State Support in the Cultural Sector (Реєстр заявок та отримувачів державної підтримки у сфері культури); Register of Masters of Folk Arts and Crafts (Реєстр майстрів народних художніх промислів).

The functioning of these registries requires modern, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces that ensure usability, efficient request processing, and integration with other government systems. The departmental and project web portals of the Ministry are the public face of these services, so front-end development and continuous support of web resources are critically important for the quality and accessibility of electronic public services.

To ensure modern, accessible, and efficient user interfaces of the “Diya.Engine” platform, related state registries, and the departmental and project web resources of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine.

To achieve this objective, it is necessary to ensure:
- user-friendly UX/UI design and development;
- development and support of departmental and project web portals and websites;
- integration of interfaces with backend services and state registries;
- optimization of performance and stability of interfaces;
- compliance with modern web development and accessibility standards.

ASSIGNMENTS

The objective of the assignment is to ensure the development, optimization, and maintenance of front-end components of the electronic registries on the “Diya.Engine” platform and of the departmental and project web resources of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, taking into account requirements for performance, system continuity, and user convenience.

Scope of Work and Tasks

• Development, maintenance, and UI/UX optimization of user interfaces, web forms, and public dashboards for the core state registers of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine on the “Diya.Engine” platform.
• Development, front-end maintenance, and regular content and interface updates of the departmental and project websites and web portals of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, including the official website and thematic project resources.
• Ensuring a consistent design, navigation, and user experience across the Ministry’s web resources and the registries on the “Diya.Engine” platform.
• Integration of web portals with registries, public dashboards, and open data, including search filters, metadata displays, and media galleries.
• Implementation of forms, user dashboards, and administrative panels.
• Integration of front-end components with backend services, databases, and APIs of state systems and registers; ensuring proper data display and processing.
• Ensuring compliance with UI/UX requirements for public digital services.
• Optimization of web application performance.
• Ensuring accessibility (WCAG), cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness (mobile-first approach), and SEO standards for all web resources.
• Testing, debugging, and maintenance of front-end modules.
• Monitoring the stability and security of the front-end of web resources together with DevOps engineers and technical administrators, and prompt resolution of defects.
• Participation in releases, updates, and technical support of the systems.
• Improvement of interfaces based on user feedback.
• Participation in the design and front-end implementation of interfaces tailored for cultural heritage, digital archives, and electronic registries (including media galleries, custom search filters, and metadata displays).
• Collaboration with data curators and archivists to ensure accurate data visualization, semantic rendering of historical and public records, and high web accessibility (WCAG) for diverse user groups.
• Front-end support of the specific state registers hosted on the platform:
  - Register of the Basic Network of Cultural Institutions (Реєстр базової мережі закладів культури);
  - State Register of Publishers, Producers, and Distributors of Publishing Products (Державний реєстр видавців, виготовлювачів і розповсюджувачів видавничої продукції);
  - Register of Applications and Recipients of State Support in the Cultural Sector (Реєстр заявок та отримувачів державної підтримки у сфері культури);
  - Register of Masters of Folk Arts and Crafts (Реєстр майстрів народних художніх промислів).

DELIVERABLES

1. Stable, responsive, and user-friendly operation of the front-end components is ensured for the four state registries, including the Register of the Basic Network of Cultural Institutions, the State Register of Publishers, the Register of State Support Recipients, and the Register of Folk Arts Masters.
2. Interfaces are optimized to meet agreed performance requirements, including fast page loading, responsive interactions, and stable operation under expected user volumes.
3. Modern interactive components are implemented with full integration with backend services and reference data.
4. Responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility of interfaces are ensured.
5. The departmental and project web resources of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine are kept up to date, accessible, and consistent in design.
6. New pages, sections, and interface components for web portals are delivered on request within agreed timelines.
7. Interfaces are regularly updated and continuously improved based on user needs, and user satisfaction with electronic services is improved.

Contract and Reporting

• Type: Individual Consultant (SSA)
• Modality: Office-based
• Duration: until February 28, 2027
• Reporting: UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine

COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

Long Description

LANGUAGES

● Fluency in Ukrainian; knowledge of English is an asset.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

● Higher education in Information Technology, Digital Humanities, History, Archival Science, or related fields.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of practical experience in front-end development of web portals and websites, preferably for public authorities or large institutions; experience in civic tech, GovTech, or digital preservation projects is a significant advantage.
• Verifiable portfolio of live web resources (portals, institutional or project websites) in which the candidate was responsible for the front-end or for ongoing support.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+); experience with modern JavaScript frameworks is an advantage.
• Understanding of responsive web design, UX/UI principles, and web accessibility (WCAG).
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, WordPress) and with updating the content and structure of existing web resources is an advantage.
• Experience working with REST APIs and integrations.
• Experience in testing and performance optimization of web applications.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience in processing digital records, working with state archives, electronic registers, or documented war-related data repositories is highly desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.

Please upload the following documents, as a single PDF document, in the ‘Employment History Form’ section:

1. An updated detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. A Cover Letter including financial proposal, based on the job description above.

Applications must reach UNESCO by 18 November 2026 (midnight, Kyiv time).

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.

Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.