Assistant Informatics at Plan International - 3 Positions

ROLE PURPOSE

We are looking for young dynamic and agile developers who will first understand our needs and develop a dynamic web-based system for the Nilinder project as guided by supervisor. Nilinde Project is an OVC led by Plan International in partnership with Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT), Childline, and mothers2mothers (m2m).  The project aims to improve the welfare and protection of the most vulnerable households affected by HIV/AIDS by increasing resiliency and empowering parents and caregivers to make investments that will improve the health and well-being of OVC.

Dimensions of the Role

This position does not manage any budget and has not direct reports.

Accountabilities

The candidates will perform the following activities among others as provided by supervisor;

·         Develop a functional customised web-based MIS for Nilinde project as guided by supervisor

·         Testing, debug, troubleshooting and improving system based on provided feedback

·         Create system set-up files and install on user computers

·         Create backend database and ensure integrity and normalization

·         Create in-built reports within the system as guided by supervisor

·         Provide training to system users

·         Develop REST API to integrate the system with other existing MIS

·         Develop technical documentation and sharing code with supervisor

·         Develop user guides to facilitate user training

·         Use open source software to develop web-based MIS

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Key relationships

·         Project partners

·         Nilinde staff

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

·         Good background in Data Base design in SQL or any other web-based supported database.

·         Minimum a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS.

·         Experience in either web design, HTML, Java, PHP or any relevant web development software.

·         Good working knowledge of development frameworks, REST API.

·         Energized and passionate about solving problems.

·         Flexible, open for new challenges and able to think out of the box. 

·         Time conscious and keen to detail.

·         Good English written and oral communication skills.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

·         Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

·         Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

·         Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

·         Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

·         Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

·         Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

·         Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

·         Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

·         Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

•          Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
•          Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
•          Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
•          Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

•          Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
•          Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
•          Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
•          Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children