Information Management Specialist

Task description

1. Provide specialized assistance in the design, development and maintenance of core functionality for IMS as needed.

2. Act as the focal point for coordination with external software developers.

3. Coordinate the reviewing process of the developer’s code before publishing it to the production server to ensure security and performance best practices.

4. Coordinate the implementation of DevOps (Continues Integration/continuous Development) for IMS.

5. Design solutions to integrate, centralize and automate data and Data Management within the program for the 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, and 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 include writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and common table expressions (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 along 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.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

5 years of experience in information technologies, administration and troubleshooting of the LAN, communication equipment, different databases and Windows-based systems, and computer hardware.

• Familiarity with the Ukrainian business environment and context, and understanding of the labour migration trends in Ukraine are highly desirable.

• 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 queries.

• Strong OOP knowledge & experience is highly desirable.

• Strong MVVM knowledge & experience is highly desirable.

• Strong JavaScript/jQuery/CSS knowledge & experience are highly desirable.

• Proven track record in Software Development.

• Excellent writing skills and experience with creating design documents, specifications and test plans.

Languages

Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

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.

This position comes with the following benefits and allowances:

🔘 Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): 1534 USD Monthly Payment

🔘 Entry Lump Sum (One-time Payment): 400 USD paid upon entry

🔘 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

🔘 Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per month

🔘 Certified sick leave: 30 days annually

🔘 Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually

🔘 Learning leave: 10 days annually