About the opportunity
The Application Management Lead will lead the development and operational management of the Learning Experience Platform (LXP) for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Academy. This role involves coordinating internal teams and Managed Service Providers to deliver application-layer features, managing the full lifecycle of application development for the Open edX platform, and ensuring high availability for up to 10 million users. The position is a Partner Personnel role, contracted by UNOPS but operating under the management and supervision of WHO.
Salary and benefits
- 1 year contract with possibility of extension.
- Salary and compensation provided as per IICA 3 contract level.
Who can apply?
- Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the same fields with 9 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in software architecture and development.
- Experience in large-scale, cloud-native OpenEdx platforms.
- Experience in security, compliance, or data governance in enterprise environments.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
Required documents
- Updated CV/Resume.
When to apply
- Applications open from August 11, 2026.
- Deadline: August 24, 2026, before midnight Copenhagen time (CET).
How to apply
- Apply through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace using the provided application link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Senior IT professionals with a Master's and 7+ years (or Bachelor's and 9+ years) of experience.
- Experts in cloud-native Open edX platforms and software architecture.
- Candidates with a background in enterprise-level security, compliance, and data governance.
- Fluent English speakers.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is for one year, and while extension is possible, the long-term stability should be verified.
- The role is on-site in Kuala Lumpur, requiring relocation or local residency.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a high-impact leadership role for a tech professional wanting to manage a platform serving up to 10 million users for the World Health Organization.
Our take
An excellent fit for senior software architects with deep Open edX experience who can lead large-scale platforms in a high-visibility global health context.
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