Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy.
For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Officer and the direct supervision of the DTM Applications and System Architect, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Software Engineer will be responsible and accountable to support the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the global DTM applications, primarily the DTM Data Kit in headquarters to support global level programme development as well as implementation across DTM missions worldwide, approximately 100.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:
Design, develop, and maintain web applications using AngularJS on the frontend and C# / ASP.NET Core on the backend
Build and consume RESTful APIs deployed on Microsoft Azure (including Azure API Management)
Architecture Design: Lead application architecture design workshops to define the architecture and ensure the definition will meet the function & non functional requirements and IOM Enterprise application and security standards.
Partner Laison and Management: Oversee the work of project partners when work has been outsourced, in terms of supervision, guidance and quality control of partners work.
Web Development: Develop, deploy and maintain DTM applications according to architectural design, ensuring functionality, usability, scalability and security in compliance with ICT and industry standards.
Cloud Integration: Per the institutional priority of IOM’s ICT Department, utilize Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Web Apps Azure API Management, Cosmos DB, and SQL Database, to build and deploy cloud-based solutions.
Database Design: Assist in designing and managing databases (including optimization) using Cosmos DB (NoSQL) and SQL DB (relational). Ensure very close consultation and collaborations with the DTM Data Consolidation team.
API Development: Responsible for the development and maintenance of APIs for web services, ensuring smooth integration with the front end.
Code Collaboration: Conduct, code reviews to ensure code compliance with IPM Security and Vulnerability standards, contribute to team discussions, and follow established coding standards.
Testing & Debugging: Write unit tests and assist in debugging issues to ensure high-quality code.
Collaboration: Work with developers, designers, vendors and DevOps to deliver robust and reliable software solutions.
Documentation: Creatie technical documentation for codebases, processes, and system architectures and training materials.
Agile Participation: Actively engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, task estimation, and daily stand-ups.
Trainings: Along with other members of the systems team, lead with content development for trainings (both in-person and virtual) to support the roll out and adoption of the DTM Data Kit tools at mission level.
Support: Provide remote or onsite technical support on databases and application systems to DTM field operations as required.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Education
- Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Development with concentration in Technology Applications or a related field from an accredited academic institution: or,
- University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Extensive experience in application development and maintenance for cloud based solutions (including containerized and multi-tenant solutions), especially MS Azure;
- Extensive experience in Database development (SQL and No SQL) and maintenance, preferably in support of assessment and data collection systems;
- Extensive experience in API development;
- Experience in user friendly application design;
- Experience in data migration using tools such as Azure Data Factory;
Experience in the following tools: AngularJS, C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, (MCP certification in any of these products is an advantage).
Skills
- Application Programming Interface (API) development;
- Microsoft Azure API Management;
- Database development and support using MS SQL and Cosmos DB;
- Data migration tools such as Azure Data Factory;
Azure DevOps.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this
link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this
link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.
IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the
IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates
link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:
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