Title: Humanitarian GMIS Specialist
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Role Purpose:
The Somalia Country Office is at the forefront of real time information and data management through the exploration and piloting of technologically innovative concepts. This is in conjunction with the regional and global Save the Children organisation with a view to rolling the platforms out across multiple country programs. The GMIS Specialist will be responsible for integrating internal and external application data systems, and devising technological architectures to create globally appropriate solutions that are cost effective and compliant Save the Children standards. The role will ensure that the proposed solutions align with the organisation’s strategy, mission and vision.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Computing degree – MSCS, MSIT or equivalent experience;
Essential
- Proven experience of designing technical systems applications to globally renowned humanitarian and development organisations in multiple complex and conflict related contexts.
- Extensive prior understanding of Save the Children’s internal and external global structures.
- Experience managing, synthesizing and analysing emergency response data for 100M USD emergency responses.
- A proven ability to work on an enterprise level systems based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
- Hands-on technical skills in the Microsoft BI stack, web development and C#.
- Extensive experience in: Frameworks for Enterprise Applications (ideally React / Redux), Node.js, Webpack, Babel and JS Test Frameworks (Enzyme, Mocha, Karma) CI, CD development environment, ideally with TeamCity and Octopus
- MS SharePoint development, customizing, workflows, Web Parts and Support Skills
- Knowledge of SQL Server BI and ETL processes (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS), T-SQL language skills, Scripting skills
- Experience with GIS data entry, manipulation, and presentation, as well as a familiarity with web-based interfaces in addition to thorough knowledge of ArcGIS and database management
- Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
- Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- Demonstrable ability to write high quality requirements / user stories
- Ability to create compelling business cases with accurate cost and effort estimations
· Experience with UX/UI design including wireframe and rapid prototype development
- In depth understanding of various software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
- Extensive knowledge of fundamental analysis methodologies/tools, including UML, use cases, process, and information flows
- Application testing and planning skills
- Ability to establish, implement, and enforce appropriate MIS-GIS standards to meet business requirements
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
- Prior experience working for HQ level and Field level offices within the same organisation
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
About Save the Children
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FUTURE.
Around the world, too many children start life at a disadvantage simply because of who they are and where they come from.
Millions of children are dying from preventable causes, face poverty, violence, disease and hunger. They are caught up in war zones and disasters they did nothing to create. And they are denied an education and other basic rights owed to them.
All children deserve better.
We champion the rights and interests of children worldwide, putting the most vulnerable children first.
With 25,000 dedicated staff across 120 countries, we respond to major emergencies, deliver innovative development programmes, and ensure children’s voices are heard through our campaigning to build a better future for and with children.
ACCELERATING PROGRESS FOR CHILDREN
Our ambition for 2030 is to create a world in which all children:
- Survive: No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday
- Learn: All children learn from a quality basic education
- Are Protected: Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
Our bold ambition builds on 100 years’ experience of bringing communities, civil society, governments, businesses and donors together to achieve lasting change for children.
We believe this is the only way that we can inspire real progress and breakthroughs in the way the world treats children.
OUR STRUCTURE
We are a global membership organisation, made up of Save the Children International and 29 national members.
We share one name, one strategy and one ambition for all children to survive, learn and be protected.
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