IM-GIS Officer

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Position Title: IM-GIS Officer
Location: Tripoli
Country: Libya
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CTG is an organization that supports humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. Established in 2006, CTG has placed over 20,000 staff globally across 17 countries, including regions in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The organization specializes in providing rapid and cost-effective services for development and humanitarian missions, ensuring that they can mobilize personnel quickly, often within 48 hours. CTG's mission is to handle HR-related issues for their clients, allowing them to focus on their core services, thereby saving time and money for multilateral organizations. More information can be found on their website www.ctg.org.

Job Overview:
The IM-GIS Officer will work under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission in Libya and will be supervised by the programme coordinator and the Information Management Officer. The role involves supporting the Information Management Officer in system development, conducting coordination meetings, preparing documentation and training materials, maintaining digital data filing systems, and liaising with Global ICT for system amendments. The officer will also design and program surveys, manage data requests, update datasets, develop reporting tools, support the deployment of the IMS system, conduct training, and manage database tasks. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying information gaps and enhancing system efficiency, as well as leading a team of information management assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Information Management Officer on system development.
• Conduct coordination meetings with thematic leads on improvement plans.
• Assist in the preparation of system documentation and training materials.
• Supervise the maintenance of the digital data filing system and suggest improvements.
• Liaise with Global ICT for system amendments.
• Support and coordinate on Libya/DTMKobo/ODK form versioning and distribution.
• Design and program surveys and data forms using the IMS System.
• Develop weekly team plans and supervise task assignments related to data management requests.
• Manage the updating of the system location dataset in coordination with field teams. 1
• Design and develop reporting tools, including writing complex SQL queries. 1
• Support the deployment and maintenance of the IMS system for other missions. 1
• Conduct regular training and coaching for staff involved in data entry and processing. 1
• Support database management tasks. 1
• Design and develop IOM internal mobile applications. 1
• Lead the information management assistant team in performing maintenance routines on ODK/IMS Server. 1
• Liaise with other units to identify information gaps and potential enhancements. 1
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
• Proficiency in PHP programming language.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Strong knowledge and experience in Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
• Strong knowledge and experience in JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
• Proven track record in software development.
• Excellent writing skills with experience in creating design documents, specifications, and test plans.
• Results-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Educational Background:


Experience:
The position requires a strong background in software development and information management, with specific experience in database management and programming. Candidates should have a proven track record in developing and maintaining information systems, as well as experience in training and supporting staff in data management processes.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international context of the organization. Additional languages relevant to the region may be beneficial but are not explicitly stated.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify contract duration, seniority level, or whether it is full-time or part-time. It is important to note that CTG has a zero tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and adheres to a strict Code of Conduct. Candidates should be aware that CTG will not ask for any fees during the recruitment process.