Senior Information Technology and Information Management Associate

Under the direct supervision of the Information Technology Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation activities related to information management and systems development required by IOM Programme Units. Key responsibilities include supervising and providing guidance to the Information Management Associate on system development, coordinating meetings with thematic leads on improvement plans, and guiding the Information Management Associate on system documentation and training material preparation. The role involves supporting the maintenance of digital data filing systems (both local and cloud-based), suggesting improvements, and liaising with Global ICT to conduct system amendments adhering to Microsoft Azure best practices. Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate the management of Kobo/ODK form versioning and distribution, support the design and programming of surveys and data forms using the CType form management tool, and assist in writing custom code. The position requires assisting in organizing weekly team plans, monitoring task assignments related to incoming data management requests, and updating system location datasets in coordination with field teams. The role also includes supporting the design and creation of reporting tools, providing direct support for the deployment and maintenance of the IMS system for other missions, and conducting regular training and coaching for staff on data entry, processing, and system usage. The incumbent will provide user support and system training on ODK or other data collection tools, contribute to the design and development of IOM internal mobile applications using native Android/Flutter, and guide the Information Management Associate in performing weekly maintenance routines on ODK/IMS Server, system unit testing, and MIS data quality cross-checks.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; OR High School diploma with six years of professional experience; Minimum of five years of increasing responsibilities in PHP, ASP software development with SQL Databases; Minimum of two years of experience in developing web-based database applications and thin-client web-based applications; Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organisations, and International NGOs) and in complex operations, including conflict and post-conflict situations preferred; Good level of computer literacy; Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and drive for results; Excellent communication and ability to present clear and concise information; Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; Experience supervising staff and coordinating tasks; Excellent knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server & MySQL; Excellent knowledge of PHP Programming Language; Strong OOP knowledge & experience; Strong MVC knowledge & experience; Strong JavaScript/jQuery/CSS knowledge & experience; Proven track record in Software Development; Excellent writing skills and experience with creating design documents, specifications, and test plans; Results-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills; Fluency in English and Kiswahili (oral and written); Working knowledge of regional languages is an advantage.