Database and Web Developer

Open to Internal and External Candidates

 

Position Title                                      :  Database and Web Developer

Organizational Unit                          :  Returns and Recovery Unit

Duty Station                                      :  Erbil – Iraq

Classification                                      : General Service Staff, Grade G6

Type of Appointment                       : Special Short Term contract (SST)

Duration of Appointment                 : Six (6) months with possibility of extension

Closing Date                                       : 07th October 2021

Reference Code                                 : SVN2021/IRQ/241

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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. Aapplications from qualified female candidates  are especially  encouraged  as well as the 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 general guidance of the Chief of Mission COM and Head of the Returns and Recovery Unit, overall supervision of the DTM Coordinator and direct supervision of the National Database Officer, the Web Developer is responsible for the following:

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. 1. Manage/monitor the DTM website and maintain optimal website performance.
2. 2. Develop and design new content for the DTM websi
3. 3. Develop, design, test, and deploy submission viewer web portal.
4. 4. Analyze, model, visualize, and publish data using data visualization frameworks (such as Highcharts). Creating dashboards and interactive reports using BI platforms (such as Microsoft Power BI).
5. 5. Create and develop tables, views, functions, SQL queries and stored procedures to retrieve and manipulate information for reporting purposes.
6. 6. Support the gathering, management, storing and sharing of data, and support the development of data collection tool (ODK).
7. 7. Develop new or revise  existing web-based  tools/systems  as  requested by  the  different teams; Establish and guide the website’s technical architecture.
8. 8. Assist with IOM ICT data standards compliance and best practices to facilitate integration

between systems and platforms.

9. 9. Perform proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures of source code of the new DTM website to ensure data integrity and availability.
10. 10. Ensure data security and consistency of online applications.
11. 11. Staying up to date with new trends and advancements in web developmen
12. 12. Perform such other duties as maybe require

 

Qualifications.

Education

• University degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience; or
• High school  degree  in  the  above  fields  or  related  field  from  an  accredited  academic institution with 6 years of relevant professional experience

 

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience using some or all of the following tools: Excel, Microsoft Visual

Studio (ASP .NET C#), Php, and MySQL, SQL server.

• Experience with using PowerBI, Highcharts, and InDesign is an advantage.
• Experience in Information Management, management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.
• Experience in managing data entry and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. Languages
• English, Kurdish and Arabic are required.
• Any other language is an advantage.

 

Required Competencies

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 level 2

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and ensures that the contribution of others is recognized.
• Helps create a positive team spirit, putting aside personal considerations to help the team achieve its goals.

 

Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.
• Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.

 

Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.
• Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.
• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.

 

Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.
• Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership.
• Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

 

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
• Listens and seeks to understand without bias, and responds appropriately.
• Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.

 

IOM IN/234 – Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and

Abuse

IOM has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by IOM staff members and the employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by IOM Contractors. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

 

Others

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 verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be  subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

 

 

How to apply:

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

https://iraq.iom.int/jobs/database-and-web-developer

Download and fill the Personal History Form to submit it with your CV

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 23.09.2021 to 07.10.2021