Senior SoftwareEngineer – ECTAD Programme
NPP Level : 9
TheMonitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Division of FAO ECTAD (Emergency Centerfor
Transboundary Animal Diseases) Indonesia Programme as well as the
TechnicalTeams need support from the professionals but not limited to monitor
weeklyparticipant data collection, data updates, ensuring regular timely
submissionby providing a consolidated regular data monitoring report, and
automated regularreports. The M & E Division will also need support to develop
M&Esystem including Global Health Security (GHS) Programme participant
databaseand indicator tracking, other relevant application/platform based on
web orother appropriate applications/software. are not going to wait until the
workload escalate but it must be anticipatedfor the upcoming overload
activities. The M&E division also requiressupport to manage day-to-day database
and to support the regular M&E datacall that required by FAO HQ. More than
that, in preparation of data collectionto measure the performance indicators as
one of project showcase, the M&Edivision also need assistant from professional
to create or develop both on-and offline tools of data collection and data
analysis. This is very importantto support the completion of reporting system
by presenting its performance ofGHSP that required by Donor and GOI. Therefore,
the M & E Division needs afull time Senior Software Engineer but not limited to
build or establishthe integrated M&E system and other relevant software or
application tosupport GHSP.
The Senior Software Engineer willwork under the overall supervision of the FAO
Country Representative, thegeneral technical supervision of the ECTAD Country
National Veterinary Advisor(CNVA) and the day-to-day technical supervision of
the ECTAD NationalMonitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Adviser. Furthermore, the
incumbent willwork in close collaboration with FAO technical teams, relevant
sub-directoratesof the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health
Services (DGLAHS) ofMinistry of Agriculture (MoA) as well as other national
authorities, andagencies that responsible for conducting Global Health Security
Program inIndonesia. The Senior Software Engineer (SE) will be but not limited
to askilled and experienced on software developer, responsible for the
detaileddesign, implementation, and testing of subsystems and system components
incomplex, multi-vendor, multi-platform environments.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Established and managed an integrated M&E system and other required
platforms of zoonotic, EID’s and poultry value chains based on web or other
relevant application to support the implementation of GHSP.
- Supervise and assist the Data Information Assistant and other FAO ECTAD
team members including operation with programming assignments to establish
application and/or platforms of GHSP.
- Provide capacity development for other FAO ECTAD team members including
operations, and relevant stakeholders on skill and knowledge in relation of
using platform and applications of GHSP.
- Develop tasks accomplishment design and delivery according to output base
and met timely manner.
- Provide technical support to the specific program in GHSP and other ECTAD
program related to the Information system development, maintenance and
interoperability and the enhancement of existing system.
- Interact with other FAO technical teams and representatives of other
stakeholders and counterparts (GOI and non-GOI) to understand and/or recommend
data interchange formats, APIs, messaging strategies, application server
software, as well as hardware and virtual machine requirements.
- Analyze, design and coordinate the development of software systems
(including mapping modules) for zoonoses and emerging infectious diseases/EIDs
(for animal health and wildlife health) in an independent language which
focuses on system performance and a more cost effective product, using advanced
technology such as a cloud-based system with synchronization or a
distributed-system with limited resources while being adaptable to different
programming languages.
- Write, edit, and debug applications required and developed by the project
to ensure good performance, correct logic, accurate outputs, while troubleshoot
problems and design solutions including reviewing and repairing legacy code to
deliver high quality user friendly products.
- Analyze system specifications and translate system requirements and
components into task specifications for the software engineer within the
context of the larger system and project; as required, act as the focal person
when working with external software consultants.
- Develop a variety of software subsystems and components (complex,
multi-vendor, multi-platform environments) including modules for spatial
analysis, based on provided specifications for an information system of
zoonoses and EIDs prevention and control including value chain information.
- Comply with FAO regulation and procedure to procure and secure the
applications and software.
- When needed, document code consistently throughout the development process
by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes
made in database tables on the procedural, modular and database level as needed.
- Provide source code of all database programs developed and a backup copy
of all functional database applications on an external hard drive on a regular
basis.
- Provide inputs for FAO and donor reports.
- Participate and provide inputs in annual project planning activities.
- Provide an End-of-Assignment report on work carried out.
- Perform other related duties as required.
KeyPerformance Indicator
ExpectedOutputs:
· Establishmentof task design and delivery
· Conductcapacity development on using platform and/or applications
· Establishmentof an integrated web-based M&E system and other relevant
platform orapplications for GHSP
· Report onM&E system and other relevant platforms reviews and
recommendations forGHSP.
· A backup copyof all source code and documentation of all applications.
· End ofAssignment Report
RequiredCompetencies
AcademicQualifications:
- Hold a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree of at least
Bachelor’s level or similar technical discipline or equivalent demonstrable
experience. Master’s level of relevant discipline is preferred.
TechnicalCompetencies and Experience Requirements:
- Seven years of experience as a software engineer; demonstrated success in
developing a variety of software systems while taking on increasing
responsibility for analysis, design, implementation and task deployment (with
significant individual contribution as a programmer)
- Proven experience in solving challenging technical problems and supporting
multiple projects and objectives simultaneously and efficiently.
- Seven years of experience developing data-driven applications utilizing
significant relational database engines as part of the overall application
architecture (experience with any or the entire following programme is highly
desirable: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server; as well as ORM technologies:
JPA2, Hibernate.
- Seven years of experience building web-based software systems, utilizing
N-tier architectures, dynamic content, highly scalable approaches, and complex
security models/implementations as well as using at least one popular web
framework.
- Having enough ability and knowledge to comply with FAO regulation and
procedures on applications or software procurement and management.
- Familiar with server operation from the iron up.
- Good knowledge on the use of spatial analysis software or other relevant
open source GIS software to develop a mapping module for spatial analysis in a
web-based environment.
- Proficiency in developing and troubleshooting complex software systems
that run in mixed-environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows on desktop,
server, tablet, and mobile systems
- Previous experience configuring and using any or all of the following is
desirable:
è HTML[5], PHP (Yii, Laravel, etc.), Javascript ( AJAX,AngularJs, Jquery,
etc.), Web service (REST, SOAP, etc.), Ant, Subversion, Git,TCP/IP networking,
Push, LAMP stacks and messaging protocols
è Webservices APIs through web services
è Writingscalable, globally distributed applications
è UIand human-computer interaction design
è Enterpriseapplication integration;
- Content Management and Learning Management System exposure is desirable.
- Experience and familiarity with test-driven development, software
development methodology and release processes, document requirements and
specifications.
- Experience with development of software application for the medical or
veterinary field is desirable.
- Previous relevant experience with other UN project is desirable.
Soft skills requirements:
- Cooperative, thorough approach, multi tasked, results oriented in a tight
deadline and a team player to ensure project success with excellent numerical
and analytical skills.
- Innovative and able to work independently with minimum supervision in a
professional working environment with ability to work to another’s design.
- Possess excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and
written communication especially on the design and implementation of software
systems including relevant strengths/weaknesses and reasons for implementation
decisions.
- Able to travel to other cities to assist training and workshop as required.
Languages:Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia both written and spoken
Duty station:Jakarta, Indonesia with possible field trips as necessary
Duration: Initially3 months, with possibility of further extension, subject to
satisfactoryperformance
| General Note to All Applicants :
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter ( In English)
clearly stating their relevant skills, experience and email to :
FAO-ID@xxxxxxx, Submission deadline : 15th February 2021. All candidates
should possess computer/word processing skills. FAO reserves the right not to
make an appointment at a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified
job description. FAO regrets to inform applicants that only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
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Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and
under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply. Persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidence.
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