Information Management Specialist до Міжнародної організації з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Information Management Specialist

Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

Classification: General Service Staff, G7

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date : 15 March 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the National Officer (Migration and Sustainable Development), the successful candidate will contribute to implementation of IOM Ukraine economic recovery activities targeting Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs).

The Migration and Sustainable Development (MSD) Unit of IOM Ukraine implements project ‘SME Boost: Economic Integration of Internally Displaced People and business recovery’ (SME Boost) funded by KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims to contribute to economic recovery and growth in Ukraine through targeted support to micro- and small- enterprises to alleviate poverty, mitigate unemployment and retain jobs. The successful candidate will contribute directly to implementation of the project and strengthen enterprise development efforts of IOM Ukraine by ensuring functioning information management system.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide specialized assistance in the design, development and maintenance of core functionality for IMS as needed.
2. Act as focal point for coordination with the external software developers.
3. Coordinate the reviewing process of developer’s code before publishing to production server to ensure security and performance best practices.
4. Coordinate the implementation DevOps (Continues Integration/continuous Development) for IMS.
5. Design solutions to integrate, centralize and automate data and Data Management within the program for enhanced achievement of displacement related data.
6. Coordinate the Microsoft azure migration and uses of cloud services.
7. Suggest, implement, and support technology solutions for the programme needs in line with IOM ITC policies and standards.
8. Participate in the identification, development, implementation, testing of technology solutions for MIS and related project and programme management systems.
9. Coordinate the development of multiple systems integrations (API, Web services, Direct database integration).
10. Develop reporting tools to support programme needs that includes writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, common table expression (CTE).
11. Facilitate the effective use of designated information systems, including the IOM Datacenter Portal, and other database tools to manage the implementation of information management mechanisms.
12. Perform routine vulnerability/quality checks for source code alone with code performance tests and provide optimization reports.
13. Prepare and develop analytical tools and reports for program activities using available databases.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; OR
• High school degree or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Familiarity with the Ukrainian business environment and context, understanding of the labour migration trends in Ukraine are highly desirable.
• Experience in the area of information technology, administration and troubleshooting of the LAN, communication equipment, different databases and Windows based systems, computer hardware.
• Experience in working with international organizations is desirable.
• Demonstrated data analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret programs business needs and translate them into application/ operational requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, ASP .NET and C# Programming Language.
• Excellent knowledge of MySQL, PHP Programming Language.
• Strong OOP knowledge & experience is essential.
• Strong MVVM knowledge & experience is essential.
• Strong JavaScript/jQuery/CSS knowledge & experience is essential.
• Proven track record in Software Development.
• Excellent writing skills and experience with creating design documents, specifications and test plans.

Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form  by 15 March 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 08.03.2023 to 15.03.2023

2023-03-09T10:31:14.000 2023-03-15T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Україна Міжнародна організація з міграції / МОМ