The FAO Managed Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia (FSNAU) seek to hire a Database Application Developer. The person will report directly to the FSNAU Data Systems Manager with overall supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of the FSNAU. The person will work closely with the Food Security, Nutrition and Research teams of the unit to meet their needs in analysis, applications and tools.
Specific Duties and Tasks:
Database and Application programming
• Program application modules for the FSAU internal/external usage. These include server and client side programming
• Develop various databases using open source programming in a web-based environment, for integration in the FSAU database system.
• Attend and conduct necessary meetings to plan and program any modules, including database, intranet, website, digital library, staff tracker, and staff calendar
• Assist in the conceptual development of applications
• Maintain the FSNAU applications currently in existence and modify/amend whenever necessary
Training and Documentation
• Train users (administration and system) using the various database and system applications
• Systematically document programming code and system technical descriptions
Data Analysis
• Assist in food security and nutrition analytical activities to ensure proper data collection instruments are developed, data are properly collected, managed, stored, validated, and entered into the FSNAU Integrated Database
• Support in the development, modification, and running of the various food security and nutrition analytical tools and programmes, such as the HIS, Herd Dynamics Modeling, urban analysis, and others
Web Development
• Develop FSNAU Website with assistance of all stakeholders.
• Development of content management software and support FSNAU staff in updating information on the website.
• Work with the Data Systems Manager as needed to develop new applications for website.
• Develop and maintain online digital library
User Support
• Train, configure and assist with advanced functionality of Office Suite Applications (Microsoft Office), including spreadsheets (Excel), Word Processing (Word), Presentation (Power Point), Email (Outlook), and Internet (Internet Explorer/Mozilla)
• Assistance/Backup Support to IT Support, Data Entry/Analysis, Publications, and GIS
Minimum Requirements
• Degree or Certificate in related field
• 2+ years work experience in projects involving database programming and/or application development, database administration, etc.
• 2+ years programming in Open Source languages and Open Source Operating Systems (MySQL, PHP, Java, HTML, XML, , JSP, Java, ODBC, etc)
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Somalia
Selection Criteria
• Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software
• Ability to lead application development
• Ability to be a team player in a diverse and high pressure environment
• Service oriented approach in delivering IT, programming and analytical support
• Responsible and eager to work
• Creative and thinks critically
• Accepts supervision but is self-motivated
Duty Station: Nairobi with possible travel to Somalia
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/FSNAU/VI/2009/007, along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot). E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to jobs@fsnau.org. The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/FSNAU/VI/2009/007. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/FSNAU/VI/2009/007 and sent to the following address:
Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit
Ngecha Road, Off Lower Kabete Road
Box 1230 Village Market
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may not be faxed.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Database Application Developer - Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia (FSNAU)
