Database Officer, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date: Wednesday, 12 March 2014
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Position Title : Database Officer
Duty Station : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Classification : Official, Grade Equiv.P2
Type of Appointment : Special short term, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date: March 12, 2014
Reference Code: SVN2014/09(O)-INT
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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Data Management Unit) in IOM Tanzania and in close coordination with the ITC Software Development Unit in IOM Geneva, the successful candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements, solution design, development, testing, implementation, end-user training and maintenance of the software required by the project to develop the 'Registration Database for irregular migrants in Tanzania' and other such databases required for the projects managed by the unit.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the 'Registration Database for irregular migrants in Tanzania', and its integration in Tanzania's immigration processes, including their Border Management Information System (MIDAS). The purpose of the database is to gather and process information on irregular migrants registering for assisted voluntary return or resident permits.
- Design, develop, test and deploy databases, software and other technology solutions (including. mobile applications) and compilation of business requirements, technical specifications, user and technical documentation in line with ITC policies and standards. This should include definition of user roles and controlled access to respect data protection and confidentiality.
- Develop and implement proper backup/restoration, data validation and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability of data.
- Provide technical support and capacity building on Database development and maintenance to the local authorities/counterparts.
- Recruit and manage training of staff, as needed, staff directly involved with data entry and processing (Database Assistants, Data Entry Clerks and Data Verification Assistants) to ensure the quality of data entered to IOM databases.
- Secure consistently available computer services, support training and maintenance of all computer systems used for information database systems.
- Work closely with field offices to provide technical support for the usage of the information and database systems and design other data databases and auxiliary information sub-systems for existing or new programs and projects.
- Support in reporting and analyzing data for donors and stakeholders, assuring data consistency, giving statistic information and mapping of collected data.
- Design other databases and auxiliary systems for existing or new programmes and projects in IOM, as required.
- Implement training to Database developers and administrators and define minimum requirement for national database administrator, inclusive of identification of relevant training for international recognized certification.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Behavioural
- takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
- takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
- plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- displays mastery of subject matter;
- contributes to a collegial team environment;
- incorporates genderrelated needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
- displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
- anticipates and prepares response to changing IT needs of the relevant organizational unit;
- delivers optimal IT solutions within defined resource parameters;
- correctly applies knowledge of specialized IT disciplines.
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in Computer Sciences or a related field;
- two years of relevant professional experience (four years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in the areas of administration of multi-site IT infrastructure;
- previous experience in Database Information Systems development, preferably in support of government systems;
- at least one year of experience using two or more of the following tools: Access, VB.NET, C++. NET framework, Java, ASP.NET, SQL or Oracle (MCP certification in any of these products an advantage);
- experience in the development and implementation of population database systems (e.g. migrant registration, censuses, household surveys).
How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by March 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
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