System Developer Consultant for 2026 Preschool Census (Ministry of Education) in Battaramulla, 12 months, Sri Lanka CO (Office based) - Req no: 592955

•     Basic proficiency in full-stack development (frontend and backend)

•     Knowledge of database management systems

•     Proven experience in developing web-based or enterprise-level information systems

•     Experience in data collection systems, databases, or MIS platforms

•     Experience in system design, development, and deployment

•     Understanding of data validation, security, and system workflows

•     Expertise in GIS integration, data analytics, and dashboards.

•     Strong knowledge of data security, compliance, and system scaling.

•     Compliance with Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Act, cyber security, and child data safeguarding.

•     Ability to assign intellectual property rights to Ministry of Education.

•     Experience in developing web-based data collection and management platforms, including frontend and backend development.

•     Demonstrated experience in integrating mobile or offline data collection tools (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox, or similar platforms) with centralized databases.

• • •     Experience working with multi-stakeholder environments, including government agencies, private sector, development partners etc.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal:  Financial Proposal xxx2163.docx
• A detailed technical proposal

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 11 May 2026 Sri Lanka Standard Time
Applications close: 24 May 2026 Sri Lanka Standard Time

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