Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 29 Mar 2017
Position Title : IT Solution Architect
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 29 March 2017
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
The crime of human trafficking is complex, dynamic, and clandestine, taking place in a wide variety of contexts and often perpetrated by organized criminal networks. A principal challenge in developing targeted counter-trafficking response and measuring its impact is the lack of reliable, high-quality data. Since 2001, IOM has developed and maintained the world’s largest global database of primary data on victims of trafficking. The Organization has assisted over
85,000 cases worldwide and is the largest actor in this regard. IOM’s database is a unique tool in its size, geographic scope and detail on victims of trafficking. While originally designed as a case management tool, it is increasingly valued for its research potential within and outside the Organization.
The Organization is now partnering with other leaders in this field to host the world’s largest open access, multi-stakeholder repository of human trafficking data from different organizations. In developing the Counter-trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC), IOM and its partners aim to take the data revolution to the fight against modern-day slavery. By making the Organization and its partners’ data available to external parties on a systematic basis, whilst ensuring the anonymity of victims, the Counter-trafficking Data Collaborative platform will rapidly enhance the evidence base for the development of responses to the threat of human trafficking and exploitation and abuse.
Under the direct supervision of the Data Management and Research Specialist, the overall
supervision of the Head of the Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants Unit, and in close coordination with Information Technology and Communication Unit (ITC), IOM Geneva and with the Manila-based Migrant Applications Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for the technical support required for the expansion of IOM’s database, data consolidation and the development of the user friendly web-based IOM Data Collaborative. CTDC is the first primary, global data repository on human trafficking for researchers, lawmakers and other stakeholders, with data contributed by counter-trafficking organizations around the world. S/he will also be responsible for analysing IOM’s and external stakeholders’ business needs, and identifying CTDC requirements.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Design, develop and implement the CTDC in line with desired business requirements, to be used as the primary global human trafficking data and knowledge exchange portal.
Support the development of the CTDC business model, including assessment of technical requirements, data definition, and development of the tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Liaise with stakeholders, counterparts and business leads for the identification and documentation of user/business requirements, system functionalities and infrastructure design.
Contribute to the design and development of other existing IT initiatives of the IOM Migrant Assistance Division, such as Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA), Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants (AVM) and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) functions, and the global migrant data warehouse.
Design, develop and implement data security and data protection model in line with best practices proposed by ITC standards (roles, data encryption) and industry practices for security, such as ISO 27001.
Develop and implement technical procedures for validation of the data included in the various existing datasets and legacy systems and propose best models for data transfer to a central warehouse, for easier reporting and research from a consolidated dataset.
Ensure that the MiMOSA Migrant Assistance Division (MAD) module meets evolving business needs, including the revised Screening Interview Form (SIF).
Contribute to the project’s monitoring and reporting, including by supporting and documenting project progress. Ensure continuous review of the project’s implementation strategies and suggest corrective measures and actions to be taken as necessary.
Provide references for users by developing and maintaining user documentation; providing help desk support; deliver training to internal and external users.
Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations, as requested.
Work with outsourced IT resources as needed to complete project deliverables.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Technology or Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in project management, method analysis, or operations/systems analysis;
• Experience in Web Application design and development with in .NET (ASP.NET Web Forms, and MVC);
• Development experience with MSSQL Server 2008+;
• Development experience with MSSQL Reporting Services (SSRS), and Integration Services
(SSIS);
• Basic Drupal administration and deployment skills;
• Familiarity with CKAN/DKAN and other data portal platforms.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 29 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 16.03.2017 to 29.03.2017
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