Senior Information Management Associate

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Position Title: Senior Information Management Associate

Vacancy Number: SVN/IOMSO/008/2024

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Classification: General Service Category, Grade G6

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term, six months with possibility of Extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 30 June, 2024

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.

Context:

Under the direct supervision and overall supervision of the Information Technology Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the activities related to information management and systems’ development required by IOM Somalia Misson. The incumbent will also provide support in the administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all IOM application.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Define user requirements, analyse business processes, create prototypes to confirm requirements, design, code, test, and deploy .NET applications.
2. Manage, maintain, optimize the performance, document, and support both existing and new .NET applications.
3. Train users to ensure productive use of the applications.
4. Be responsible for the configuration, administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security of applications and databases.
5. Create, manage, and maintain database objects to be used for applications and reports.
6. Implement software development SOPs establishing source control, backup, recovery, and issue tracking using IOM standard tools.
7. Respond promptly within accepted timeframes to application’s user support and enhancement requests ensuring continued operation of the said applications.
8. Timely report needs and progress on issues in his/her area of responsibility.
9. Supports the confidentiality and integrity of all IOM related information by following control procedures in ICT standards of conduct and data protection rules.
10. Maintain and ensure confidentiality of data in accordance with IOM Data protection rules and principles as guided by the IOM standards of conduct; and
11. Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Computer Science or a related area with four (4) years of relevant professional experience, or
• High School diploma with six (6) years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• A minimum of four years of increasing responsibilities in .NET software development (particularly on C#, ASP.NET) with SQL Databases and a minimum of two years of experience in developing web-based database applications and thin-client Web-based applications.
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs) and in complex operations, including conflict and post-conflict situations preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge on software development, particularly the use of C# and .Net Framework
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or higher, SQL Reports Server, and experience in using SSMS

Languages

For all applicants, fluency in English and Somali (oral and written) is required.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 special 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 neighboring 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 neighboring country located within commuting distance, and a work permit, as applicable.