Web Development Responsible

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE…

Solidarités International is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and close to the people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International's teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Caribbean where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

ABOUT THE JOB

SI is currently improving its information management capacities. In Lebanon, data structures and channels, as well as roles and responsibilities have been redefined in an innovative way in the past 4 years. Internal and external data flows are being optimized at each project cycle step and an information system was developed locally in order to follow the existing workflow and manage data from all activities, easing up the collaboration between different departments.

Following an innovation development process, the SOLIS project opens new ways of data management in the digital emergent market of Humanitarian organizations.

It is one of the first time that humanitarian sector is being investing in structuring and optimizing its data flows with the  scope of injecting private sectors best practices. Its objective is to position the system as leading product allowing increased operational programs design capacity and cost efficiency.

With a unique DataBase system running on local servers and synchronized live all over the mission, it is the first a SI mission will develop such data use capacities.

The project is developed by SI Lebanon’s Information Management (IM) Department acting as a professional digital innovation laboratory for humanitarian activities. The project currently focuses on Linux, PostGreSQL and developments in JavaScript and PhP using Vue.js and Laravel/Eloquent PHP frameworks. It also relies on Vuetify, Blade and jQuery libraries.  The DevOps environment uses Github, Docker and AWS. System is planned to be linked through API to ODK Central, Link, SAGA and BI software such as any PowerBI and any Open Source alternative.

General objective:

Under the supervision of the IM Tech PM , the Web Development responsible supports SOLIS and SOLIS Bot’s development by producing planned tasks and maintenance on the code. Keeping in mind good data protection practices, proactively explore new technologies and features to extend system possibilities.

The main challenges:

• Fast learning for quick onboarding to the projects, data model and systems environment
• High level of technical efficiency to keep systems running at all time

• Understanding programs activities and being an efficient support on the production of useful add-ons.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Browse systems codes to acquire deep understanding and high level of mastering of it.
• Provide iterative evolutive support to the system

Responsibilities and main activities:

Coordination

• In collaboration with IM technical Project Manager contributes to the technical Information Management strategy of the mission.
• Liaise with system users for corrective and evolutive maintenance

Web Development

• Develop ad hoc small new features and fixes for the IM systems of the mission
• Configures on-demand validated screens for SOLIS users.
• Integrate web design contents to the interfaces
• Proactively explore new technologies and features to extend system possibilities
• Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups

Data Base Administration

• Adjusts and develop SOLIS database to fit new developments requirements
• Develops necessary interfaces and views for automatic data sharing using external API

Maintenance & Quality

• Provide maintenance on all mission’s IM systems to assure continuous availability of the services
• Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing, and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction
• Defines, develops and tests unit tests routines for previously developed functionalities, if needed, and for newly created ones
• Ensure that proper systems Back up are operated.

Documentation and Support

• Provide documentation of system updates operated

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: IM Tech PM

YOUR PROFILE

Specific skills and experience:

• Education: Academic degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience:  Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications
• Knowledge of :
  • Expert PhP, JavaScript, Laravel, Vue.js or similar technologies
  • Proficient in SQL and any DataBase Management System
  • Knowledge in BI Solutions

• Previous experience with NGO is an asset
• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions

Soft skills :

• Very Rigorous and well organized
• Able to solve complex problems
• Flexible (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;
• Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
• Dedicated team player.
• Able to treat high volume of data
• Mobility to visit different locations (day trip) in Lebanon on a regular basis (weekly).
• Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation

Language:

• Fluent English and Arabic: speaking, reading and writing skills
• French is an asset

Others: 

• Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethics

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 1,650 USD – Basic salary

Vacation: 1.5 Paid Leaves/month

Social and medical cover.