Front-End Developer – Can’t Wait to Learn Project (War Child)

War Child is looking for:

An experienced Front-End Developer with a strong background in C# Mono + Unity and proven experience in WebGL deployment. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize game-based educational applications for children. You will play a key role in implementing responsive front-end interfaces that run seamlessly across platforms and environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for our beneficiaries.

Project Overview:

The *Can’t Wait to Learn* (CWTL) project is a pioneering initiative that leverages technology to deliver high-quality education to children in conflict-affected areas. The project uses digital game-based learning to provide children with access to effective and engaging educational resources, even in challenging environments.

Your Mission:

● Game Interface Development: Build, maintain, and optimize front-end game interfaces using C# Mono and Unity, ensuring smooth functionality across platforms.

● WebGL Development: Utilize your WebGL expertise to create interactive, web-based applications within the Unity ecosystem.

● Performance Optimization: Optimize game performance on various platforms, with a focus on mobile and web environments, to deliver high-quality and responsive experiences.

● Cross-Platform Deployment: Develop and maintain cross-platform solutions, ensuring compatibility with different devices and operating systems.

● Integration with Back-End Systems: Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and services using JavaScript and Node.js, enabling data exchange and synchronization.

● User-Centric Design: Work with UX/UI designers to implement user-friendly and accessible front-end interfaces, focusing on creating engaging experiences for children.

● Agile Development: Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure timely delivery of features and improvements.

● Testing & Quality Assurance: Work closely with QA teams to identify and resolve bugs and ensure the application meets high standards of quality before deployment.

● Documentation & Collaboration: Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Your Profile:

• Experience: At least 4+ years of experience in front-end development using C# Mono and Unity, with a focus on game development.
• WebGL Expertise: Proven experience developing WebGL applications within Unity.
• JavaScript & Node.js Skills: At least 1+ years of experience working with JavaScript and Node.js for front-end/back-end integration.
• Optimization & Debugging: Strong understanding of optimization techniques for game performance and experience with debugging complex front-end issues.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum frameworks and hands-on experience working in agile environments.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and Ukrainian (both written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Technology Experience: Experience in developing educational or learning games, particularly for children.
• NGO or Humanitarian Experience: Experience working in the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
• Game-Based Learning: Familiarity with the development of game-based learning content and applications.
• Experience with AI: Knowledge or experience working with AI-based technologies in game development.

Tools & Technologies:

• Primary: Unity, C# Mono, WebGL
• Secondary: JavaScript, Node.js
• Project Management: Jira, Confluence
• Design Collaboration: Miro, Figma

What We Offer:

• Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is based in Afghanistan, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
• Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
• Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply

• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
• Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
• Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by 1 January 2025. Make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of two pages) and cover letter. . We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.

About War Child:

The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/

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