Open Data Kit Developer at African Management Institute (AMI)

Role Description

We are seeking to contract an ODK Developer to join our dynamic team. The ODK Developer will collaborate closely with our Product, Technology and M&E Teams to implement and customize ODK solutions tailored to program-specific needs. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless deployment, integration, and optimization of ODK tools across various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Product and Technology teams to scope out a diagnostic questionnaire that ultimately integrates with existing platforms
• Design and develop complex survey forms with skip logic, groupings, mathematical formulas and constraints
• Preload data and stream data between datasets
• Deliver high quality work within the project parameters and timelines.
• Configure ODK and other relevant server-side components.
• Integrate ODK with other systems and platforms as needed (e.g., databases, APIs).
• Provide training and technical support to clients on ODK usage and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ODK deployments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance ODK functionalities and workflows.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an ODK Consultant or similar role with a strong understanding of the ODK ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying ODK forms and surveys.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing ODK Aggregate or other ODK servers.
• Ability to customize ODK tools and forms using XLSForm, XML, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with integrating ODK with third-party platforms and systems (e.g., GIS tools, databases).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience working with international development organizations or non-profits using ODK for field data collection.
• Knowledge of mobile data collection best practices and security considerations.
• Familiarity with other mobile data collection tools and platforms