CONSULTANCY: PLATFORM DEVELOPER (INTEGRATIONS/AZURE), ICTD TAO – VALENCIA, SPAIN, 5 MONTHS (REMOTE) AT SPAIN

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.
To save their lives.
To defend their rights.
To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a digital future The overarching strategic goal of UNICEF’s Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD) is to transform and build partnerships with our stakeholders to successfully implement UNICEF programmes globally through the use of innovative technology-enabled solutions.
How can you make a difference? The Platform Developer consultant will operate under the direction of the ICT Manager and alongside the Application Platforms and Services Team.
This role is central to configuring a seamless integration of Learning Passport instances with various external platforms, particularly focusing on Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations.
The consultant will also design and implement custom middleware solutions based on Learning Passport's APIs to extend its integration capabilities.
The Platform Developer will engage with key stakeholders and collaborate with external partners, including Microsoft, to ensure the delivery of robust and scalable platform solutions that meet the varied needs of users and programs.
Scope of Work.
Integrate the Learning Passport with various platforms, focusing on implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) using Azure AD B2C and third-party authentication systems.
Design and implement custom configurations (including Azure AD B2C custom policies or Azure Functions) to enhance the functionality and user experience of the Learning Passport, tailored to the specific needs of various learning purposes.
Conduct technical consultations with key stakeholders to ensure solution compatibility and address specific technical challenges.
Coordinate with the Application Platforms and Services Team and key stakeholders to define and establish release strategies.
Work with ICTD to establish, document, and communicate architectural frameworks and best practices for scalable and robust platform solutions.
Conduct user and stress testing as required before deploying new configurations.
Provide third-line support for technical issues related to the platform and work with Microsoft support to address technical challenges.
Document all solution designs, configurations, and implementations, ensuring comprehensive knowledge transfer to relevant team members and staff.
Deliverables.
Work Assignments Overview Deliverables/Outputs Delivery  deadline Initial Project Scoping and Strategy Plan Comprehensive project scope and LP integration strategy document Week 2 Technical Consultation and Stakeholder Alignment Document detailing results of consultations with key stakeholders and proposed solutions to technical challenges Week 4 Design and Configuration of SSO Integration Implementation of Azure configurations, writing Azure functions and custom policies (IEF) for Azure AD B2C Week 6 Release Strategy and CI/CD Pipeline Setup Release strategy plan and operational CI/CD pipelines Week 7 Testing Phase – User and Stress Testing Comprehensive testing report, including user flow and stress test results Week 9 Final Deployment and Go-Live Successful deployment of the solutions and configurations in the production environment Week12 Post-Deployment Monitoring and Report Post-deployment monitoring report and final recommendations for ongoing maintenance Week 16 Project Documentation and Knowledge Transfer Complete documentation of all solutions, configurations, and implementation strategies, alongside training materials Week 20 Third-Line Support Setup and Documentation Third-line support protocol and initial issue resolution reports -