Position: Database System Developing Team Leader Place of Performance: Gaza Contract Duration: One year with possibility of extension Starting Date: TBC OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL: CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world. CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems. OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The Database System Developing Team Leader will be involved in all aspects of development including designing, coding, writing test cases and documentation using advanced programming languages and structures. He/she will be responsible for the performance, integrity, security and the successful development of a Materials Tracking System (MTS). He/She will also be required to recommend and implement technical policies and standards and ensures adherence to best practices. The Database System Developing Team Leader will also be responsible for coordination with the Access Coordination Unit (ACU) to ensure the smooth functioning and running of the MTS through the central server administered by the ACU. GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Purpose and Scope of Assignment: Specific responsibilities of the Database System Developing Team Leader will include the following: -Overseeing the development of an integrated database Materials Tracking System (MTS) to track and report on materials, from source through transit, storage, delivery and usage in final products; -Interpret and translate ICT strategic directions, policy and standards requirements into the actionable software development plans. -Review project proposals, prioritize projects, develop work plan, assign resources and track progress to completion in alignment with organizational objectives. -Establish, drive, and meet service groups’ goals that are aligned with organizational objectives. -Provide leadership to ensure the service groups’ deliverables meet development, implementation, quality assurance and maintenance requirements. -Plan and coordinate integration of standards, processes and tools into day-to-day ICT operational activities including software development life-cycle, change management, and technical monitoring. -Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, code reviews and adherence to laid down standard operating procedures. -Consolidate and report key performance indicators obtained from local service groups. -Lead and mentor staff members and consultants and provide guidance and advice as needed. -Motivate team members, and ensure the development of their competencies. -Respond to critical issues in a timely and decisive manner and operate independently with little to no direction. -Advise system developers on design, tools, licensing, implementation and support of ICT software infrastructure -Keep abreast of developments in the field of ICT and participate in the evaluation of new solutions and methodologies. -Perform other duties as required ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: Education: -Master’s degree in Computer Sciences or information systems, mathematics, statistics, engineering or other relevant discipline; additional years of relevant work experience, preferably in combination with a relevant bachelor’s degree, may substitute for the requirement for a master’s degree. Work Experience: -Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience working in an ICT environment is required; -Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience related to the planning, design, development of large scale software projects. -Minimum of 5 years of managing, designing, developing software solutions with considerations of performance, scalability, reusability and ease of maintenance; -Experience in managing teams and dealing with clients in multiple locations; -Strong experience of Microsoft .NET and C# is desired; -Extensive experience in T-SQL, Stored Procedure, relational and dimensional models, desired; -Strong experience with SQL Server and other relational databases, an asset; -Experience in dealing with multiple projects and stakeholders with competing requirements in a complex environment; -Excellent understanding of MSOffice; -Experience with Quality Assurance in the design phase of software development; -Strong release, change and configuration management experience; -Excellent diagnostic, debugging and problem solving skills; -Good people and stakeholders management skills. Key Competencies: -Professionalism: Strong analytical and organisational skills; Eye for detail and accuracy; Experience with database software/web applications; The ability to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines; Up-to-date knowledge of technology and the Data Protection Act; Ability to work well in a fast paced environment, where the technology is constantly changing. -Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyse client security needs and develop solution specifications to meet business requirements. -Communications: Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise manner. Ability to formulate detailed technical reports. -Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Languages: -Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required Interested candidates should submit their English CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal with reference to “BHJOB2678_575” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No application will be taken into consideration after November 7th, 2014 ctgglobal
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 08:13:50 +0000
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