IT Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the office IT network, equipment, passwords, backups, and other IT related jobs.
• Under the guidance of the Program manager, work with the program staff on the need to develop software and solutions for Data collection and accuracy from the field and activities.
• Develop with the Program Manger and the reporting Officer (M&E) assessment tools, analysis plans and Data entry spreadsheets.
• Undertake field visits to support implementation of different projects activities, on as needed basis, and as required by the Program Manager.
• Contribute to proposals development.
• Provide quality coding solutions both for simple applications and complex information or operating systems.
• Confirms project requirements by reviewing program objective, input data, and output requirements with supervisors, and beneficiary.
• Arranges project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements; preparing a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic.
• Encodes project requirements by converting work flow information into computer language.
• Programs the computer by entering coded information.
• Confirms program operation by conducting tests; modifying program sequence and/or codes.
• Prepares reference for users by writing operating instructions.
• Maintains historical records by documenting program development and revisions.
• Ensures operation of equipment by following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Formulate program specifications and basic prototypes
• Transform software designs and specifications into high functioning code in the appropriate language
• Integrate individual software solutions to higher level systems
• Use web-based tools to create advanced SaaS when applicable
• Test code periodically to ensure it produces the desirable results and perform debugging when necessary
• Perform upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient
• Collaborate with technical writers to create documentation for user support
• Assist in developing communication materials.

Requirements

• General Programming Skills, Analyzing Information , Problem Solving, Software Algorithm Design, Software Performance Tuning, Attention to Detail, Software Design, Software Debugging, Software Development Fundamentals, Software Documentation, Software Testing
• Knowledge in SPSS and ACCESS
• Ability to program in languages such as Visual Studio, C++, Java (J2EE), XML, Python etc.
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
• Excellent knowledge with relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies
• Detail-oriented and excellent concentration ability
• An analytical mindset and critical thinking
• Demonstrable ability to discover and fix errors in code
• BSc/BA in computer science, software engineering or relevant discipline