IT Project Manager at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

• Overall purpose and scope of the position

  Specifically

  The selected candidate will work with UNHCR global Information Management team to establish the desired portal.

• Design and develop an Information Management platform for UNHCR in the Horn and East Africa on refugee protection and mixed migration
• Design mobile data entry, collection and analysis applications; a regional database to store information, and a web portal to publish the information. Advise on procurement of equipment, system requirements to collect and store the data in a confidential and secure manner.
• Build linkages with existing data collection tools in UNHCR to include in regional data analysis.
• Train staff on the use and functionality of the applications within UNHCR and for partners, liaising with internal Information Management units in UNHCR as relevant.
• Any other web based related tasks as necessary.

Deliverables

• Design and create mobile applications to collect and compile data.
• Electronic design of data collection tools.
• Design and create Information portal, to host Public Information products.

• Desired Skills and Experience
• Experience in designing information management systems, mobile application development e.g. Kobo forms and/ other ODK platforms.
• A background in education and knowledge of educational technology will be an advantage;
• 5 years of proven experience with various distributed ICT Systems and Networks, preferably in a development settings with limited to no bandwidth settings;
• HTML, JAVA 2E, JAVA, CSS, iOS/android development/mobile skills.
• SQL Server and My SQL; Cartodb, Highcharts
• Data visualization skills
• D3.js and Java Script, python
• Excellent team work and problem solving skills; Solid writing skills
• Exceptional abilities in multi-tasking effectively, managing own workload and balance competing priorities, reporting lines and deadlines;
• Basic understanding of protection and confidentiality of information.
• Excellent English language skills; coordination and communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others
• Fluency in English

Core competencies

• Innovation and Creativity – Generates innovative and creative solutions to problems that contribute to Organizational and inter-agency effectiveness. Tries different and novel ways of approaching work to create added value in the services provided.
• Critical Thinking and Judgment – Uses data, experience, and good judgment to make sound decisions and devise effective solutions to problems. Assesses and manages risk in own work.
• Knowledge sharing – Actively develops and shares knowledge, leverages expertise to improve organizational effectiveness and add value within sphere of influence.
• Collaboration and Influence – Encourages teamwork and cooperates with others to achieve mutually beneficial results