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- Job Title: Program Assistant (Software Developer)
- Organization Name: UN IOM
- Location: Islamabad
- Duration: 6 Months
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Gender: Any
- Closing on: 2025-03-17
How to Apply
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Background
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- Support the development and maintenance of CRLR's information management system (IMS) according to the agreed structure and program demands in coordination with CRLR management team.
- Do regular performance tests of web apps to identify issues/bugs if any and find suitable solutions.
- Support in running quality assurance checks on available data and suggest ways to improve the overall quality of inputs from the field teams.
- Support in the training of field staff involved in data entry and data collection, while ensuring compliance with standards of quality and timely information sharing.
- Attend coordination meetings with CRLR team to collect feedback and improve IMS according to the needs/findings.
- Support in maintenance of other digital filing systems (local and/or cloud based) and suggest improvement as needed.
- Develop & extend the existing IMS framework core functionalities as per agreement with CRLR management team.
- Collection and consolidation of different data sets as per IMS SOPs and structure.
- Support in the integration of different data sources into IMS
- Support the development, deployment and management of ODK/kobo forms according to the program needs.
- Design & Program Surveys and data forms on IMS System using the CType form management tool and writing custom code whenever required.
- Manage updating the system location dataset in coordination with field teams while cross checking other existing datasets
- Design and develop reporting tools to support program needs that includes writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and common table expression (CTE).
- Undertaking duty travel as required.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Education
- University degree in in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.Experience- Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles or database development, preferably for a UN agency or NGO;
- Experience in presenting clear and concise information;
- Experience in coordinating and communicating with diverse stakeholders and partners.
Skills- Excellent knowledge of PHP Programming Language.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
- Strong OOP knowledge & experience is essential.
- Strong MVC 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.
- Results orientated with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to details and work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team
LanguagesREQUIRED
- External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- For all applicants, fluency in English and Urdu is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
- Working knowledge of provincial languages is an advantage.
