Database Developer/ Programmer

International Organization for Migration

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the ICT Officer and direct supervision of the Senior Database Developer/Programmer.

• Over one year of experience using the following tools:

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visual Studio (ASP.NET C#)

SQL Server

• Experience in the development and implementation of population database systems, including those used for registrations, censuses, and surveys.
• Proficient in systems analysis and development, data modeling, and SQL programming.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining data systems using ODK (Open Data Kit).

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

1. Design, develop, and maintain an integrated mechanism for data collection using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform as a set of assessments tools.
2. Identify, develop, implement, and support technology solutions for Information Management and database system related support for all IOM Iraq mission in line with ITC policies and standards.
3. Assist Senior Database Developer/Programmer in the supervision of data management activities including the collection, submission, quality control mechanisms and the transfer of data from an ODK server (MySQL) to DTM server (SQL).
4. Support in the maintenance of the links between the Amman database and the Erbil database.
5. Support in designing solutions to integrate, centralize and automate data and information management within the program for enhanced achievement of displacement related data.
6. Assist Senior Database Developer/Programmer to perform the development and maintenance MySQL and SQL Servers.
7. Support and assure the integrity and availability of mission-wide data systems, including proper backup/restore systems, data validation and security procedures.
8. Under the supervision of the Senior Database Developer/Programmer provide support to reporting data.
9. Under the supervision of the Senior Database Developer/Programmer develops specific program guidelines and procedures related to information systems, including required data collection instruments and manuals to be used for field level data collection exercises and ensure that these are correctly implemented.
10. Support in the training of staff who involved in data entry and data processing to ensure proper maintenance and quality of different information and database needs.
11. Provide technical support to the IOM programme coordinators, on the design and implementation of ODK or similar platforms.
12. Provide user support and the system training to the staff on ODK or similar platforms and the appropriate databases.
13. Perform such other duties as maybe required.