Data Product Developer job at The International Rescue Committee
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Vacancy title:
Data Product Developer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse ]

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The International Rescue Committee

Deadline of this Job:
29 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview/Summary
• Focused on Measurement technology support, the Data Product Developer is a member of the team responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting IRC’s global technology tools and platform for the organization. This includes CommCare, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft SQL Server Azure based data warehouse. Working in partnership with staff at various levels and locations, the Data Product Developer performs a key role in analyzing, developing, and improving tools and processes contributing to the successful rollout of the Technology for Measurement products.
• Specific tasks include data platform development, support, configuration, technical assistance and issues routing, second line help desk support, and participation in setting standards for processes, data quality, security, and systems configurations.

Major Responsibilities
• Work with the measurement business teams and other stakeholders in requirements gathering and analysis to inform development or improvement of data platforms.
• Develop and support measurement data platforms using CommCare and MS stack technologies (Azure Data Factory, SQL, PowerBi, PowerApps etc), and in accordance with agreed development standards.
• Develop related technical documentation of data platforms developed such as user guides, setup manuals etc for the implementation team and end users.
• Design and model data for technology products to inform development of operational databases.
• Support data architect & engineer in modelling and migration of existing CommCare data into the data warehouse.
• Develop and maintain technology development standards and guidelines to inform best practices in platforms development.
• Ensure adherence to developed standards and guidelines as well as IRC-wide guidelines, standards, and processes, including information / data security policies.
• Provide technology training the business teams, deployment teams and end users on developed platforms.
• Support during rollout of developed data platforms and provide second line technology support to all the deployed platforms.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills
• At least five years of experience working in technology domain to develop and rollout data platforms for programs - out of which, at least three years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting CommCare applications and Microsoft Power BI dashboards for large and complex programs.
• Experience in public sector programming, and M&E specific technology tools
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both in verbal (i.e. day-to-day discussions, team meetings) and written (requirements and design specifications) form, as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Strong analytic curiosity and innovative problem-solving skills using a system thinking approach
• Demonstrable ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure
• Demonstrable ability to establish and maintain working relationships across all departments and levels of the organization

Preferred Skills
• Direct experience implementing programs or M&E in an international NGO context
• Experience working with enterprise grade systems implemented in multiple departments and countries to collect, store, and visualize data specifically CommCare and PowerBI or similar
• Advanced level experience of MS Excel including developing macros and consolidating data from multiple Excel spreadsheets
• Experience working with Microsoft T-SQL, Azure SQL Server, Data Factory, SSIS/other ETL tools, data modeling and data factory and warehouse development.
• Experience providing support for enterprise-level platforms with significant numbers of users across global time zones and varying IT infrastructure
• Strong experience with mobile data collection and/or case management using CommCare and/or Microsoft PowerApps.
• Experience with enterprise data architectures, integration, and master data management
• Ability to speak, read and understand one other language including French, Spanish and/or Arabic is a very strong advantage

Working Environment:

• Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, this role may initially be working remotely and providing remote support. As travel restrictions lift, it is encouraged that the role will transition to an office environment
• Some international travel as needed
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. IRC is also strongly committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Respecting diversity means recognizing and valuing the many ways in which people differ and are unique and creating a supportive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment in which everyone’s rights are upheld.
• IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles. IRC est également fortement engagé en faveur de la diversité, de l'égalité et de l'inclusion. Respecter la diversité signifie reconnaître et valoriser les nombreuses façons dont les gens sont différents et uniques et créer un environnement favorable, inclusif et non discriminatoire dans lequel les droits de chacun sont respectés.


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Work Hours: 8


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Job Info
Job Category: Manufacturing/ Warehouse jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 29 July 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 13-07-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-07-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-07-2065
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