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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Volunteering with Acquaint offers a unique and exciting opportunity to join a thriving global community of over 750 volunteers from more than 90 countries, all committed to fostering intercultural collaboration and understanding. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, share perspectives, and learn about different cultures and experiences.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. It partners with organizations to integrate qualified, highly motivated, and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programmes and to promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. The programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
About the Placement Organization (UNDP):
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, operating in approximately 170 countries and territories. UNDP works to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience to sustain development results by helping countries develop policies, leadership skills, institutional capabilities, and partnerships.
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Building and Optimizing Responsive Web Applications Using Modern Front-End Technologies and Frameworks jobs at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Job Description
The selected UN Volunteer will support the development of intuitive and visually appealing web interfaces. The role involves close collaboration with back-end developers and stakeholders to ensure the creation of high-performance and scalable web applications using modern front-end frameworks. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong grasp of UI/UX principles, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and stay current with front-end development trends. In particular, the volunteer will contribute to improving the Tourism Activity Tracker, enhancing its user interface for better usability and accessibility.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications focused on performance and scalability
Collaborate with back-end developers to deliver intuitive and appealing interfaces
Implement front-end components using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
Write clean, maintainable code aligned with industry best practices
Integrate APIs and work with backend teams for seamless data interaction
Stay current with emerging trends in front-end technologies
Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues and bugs

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience in front-end development for responsive web applications
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) and frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap)
Familiarity with version control tools like Git
Experience integrating RESTful APIs and using asynchronous request methods (AJAX, Fetch, Axios)
Knowledge of front-end build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel) and task runners (Gulp, Grunt)
Proficiency in optimization techniques such as lazy loading and code splitting
Understanding of accessibility and SEO best practices
Experience in frontend development for data visualization platforms or public sector systems
Ability to work in agile environments
Preferred Skills:
Experience with TypeScript and state management libraries (Redux, Vuex, Zustand, Recoil)
Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress)
Knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG)
Experience with cloud deployment platforms (Vercel, Netlify, AWS)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles
Language Requirements:
English (Fluent)
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.