Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 06 Jun 2016
Title: ICT Programme Developer
Post of Duty: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Consultancy, 3 months with possibility of extension
Context
Under the direct supervision of the ITC Officer and overall supervision of the Head of Operations and in coordination with the client departments, ICT and IMU, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing various Windows and web-based applications to collect, store and share data and manage workflows for IOM’s operations and projects implementation with contemporary technologies as per the requirements and in line with the IOM’s ICT standards.
Core functions/ responsibilities
- Obtain the requirements from the stakeholders, understand the IOM’s operational system in place, and analyze the workflow and existing standalone databases/applications to develop the product requirements.
- Develop comprehensive applications to manage the workflow, information and documentation involved in the various IOM internal processes based on the product requirements.
- Analyze the requirements of hardware, software and human resources required to implement and maintain the system and prepare a budget and maintenance/management plan for short and long-run.
- Prepare a work plan for development, quality control, rollout, full implementation and management of the application.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation and conduct the training for the system administrators/managers.
- Assist in preparing user manuals and conducting training programmes for the users.
- Conduct technical and information-sharing meetings regarding the progress of designing, development and implementation of the applications
- Ensure the implementation of IOM ITC Standards, policies and guidelines, in particular with regards to the databases and information systems being followed and implemented.
- Ensure the required performance of the developed applications to prevent and minimize downtime or service interruptions
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
Planning and Organizing - anticipates and prepares response to changing IT needs of the relevant organizational unit; plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism - delivers optimal IT solutions within defined resource parameters; correctly applies knowledge of specialized IT disciplines; displays mastery of subject matter
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM ( optional depending on position level)
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- University degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology with 5 years of professional experience in windows and web based application development or
- Masters Degree in the aforementioned field of study with 2 years of professional experience in windows and web based application development
Experience
- Experience in cooperate business application development for process flow management;
- Experience in MS SQL, C#, VB.net application development and data management is required
- Experience in MySQL, PHP and extensive knowledge of contents management system packages, open source frameworks (JavaScript/AJAX, HTML5, etc), and programming API is an advantage.;
- Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Applications and Microsoft Dynamics Certificate is an advantage
Languages:
Thorough knowledge of English.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae to below email. Please indicate the position title on the subject line.
E-mail: vss@iom.int
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.