Senior Python Developer Job at Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Senior Python Developer

Jobs at:
Global Land Tool Network (GLTN)

Deadline of this Job:
24th September 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 7th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Alliance contributing to poverty alleviation through land reform, management and security of tenure particularly through pro-poor and gender-sensitive land tools.

Secure land tenure and property rights are fundamental to shelter and livelihoods as well as the realization of human rights, poverty reduction, economic prosperity and sustainable development.

 

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Python Developer

  •  Job TypeFull Time
  •  QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  •  Experience 3 years
  •  Location Nairobi
  •  Job Field ICT / Computer

Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Contribute towards further development of the STDM tool and subsequent releases of new and upgraded versions
  •  Provide recommendations and technical support in enhancing user and technical manuals
  •  Provide technical support and recommendations on incorporating new innovations, add-on technical features and good practices to ensure STDM tool is at par and updated with emerging technological trends
  •  Design and customize STDM tool to specific applications and context in close collaboration with STDM technical team and users
  •  Design, implement and support the necessary training and capacity development initiatives towards the practical application of the tool particularly for GLTN country level work
  •  Develop, test and implement training materials, videos and presentations towards capacity development work for various audiences
    Note: The above responsibilities and timing of inputs will be proportionally adjusted accordingly for part-time consultants who can only provide the services for less than four months. The minimum inputs of consultants would be two months spread over 6 months period and the maximum inputs would be four months.
  • Outputs/Deliverables
    Progress and technical reports showing the deliverables and inputs provided by the consultant will be required. This will include commits made in STDM's GitHub repository.

Qualification

  •  At least three years of Python and SQL development experience is required
  •  Strong object-oriented and programming skills
  •  Experience with PostgreSQL, SpatiaLite, GeoPackage or other spatial RDBMS is required
  •  Familiarity with the STDM core framework is highly desirable
  •  Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, etc. is highly recommended
  •  Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to technical or non-technical GLTN staff and partners is desirable
  •  Strong organizational skills & ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines is essential
  •  Ability to write technical documentation is required
  •  Team working ability and flexibility

Job application procedure
All applications should be submitted by email to danilo.antonio@un.org 

Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 24th August 2018
Duty Station: kenya
Posted: 10-09-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-09-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-09-2073
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