NodeJS Backend Developer at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Type: Onsite
Host Entity: UNWomen
Duration: 1 - 5 
Number of Assignment: 2
Sustainable Development Goal: 8. Decent work and economic growth
Expected Start Date: 01/06/2022
Volunteer Category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Context

• The unemployment rate in Nigeria is high and growing. The assignment is to enable us to launch a web platform that would give university students opportunities to gain work experience and acquire work-ready skills while still in school. We believe this will boost their probability of getting employed after graduating.

Task Description

• We are looking for two volunteers to join our team of developers to build the backend of a web platform using NodeJS and NestJS. The platform is to connect students to online internship opportunities.
• All the UX designs have been completed, the volunteers will work with the frontend developers remotely and we will provide the volunteers with all the necessary information. We will communicate with volunteers primarily through email and Slack. The volunteer will work in a team with other online volunteers.

Required Experience

• Volunteers should be highly experienced in NodeJS and NestJS.

Languages

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required