NGO JOBS

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 08 Jun 2014

1. Introduction

1.1. Project Context

The UNHCR web portals at data.unhcr.org provide a unified platform for emergency information coordination and dissemination. The portals feature real-time display of emergency data, maps, population statistics, demographic graphs, UNHCR and partner reports and factsheets, operational highlights and situation reports, in addition to quick links to a variety of partner web sites. It centralizes all operational data and information products related to a refugee emergency for broad dissemination to partners, donors and governments, which comprise its intended audience.

The current web portals development phase involves the complete rebuild of the application on top of a Symfony framework in order to alleviate the overhead associated with common activities performed in web development. The main objectives of the Project include greater security, faster time to deliver features and subsequent cost savings.

2. Services to be provided

2.1. PHP / Symfony2 Development

• Develop backend features according to specifications
• Design, plan and document each software development
• Take part in regular scrum meetings and provide technical expertise
• Test the new application features
• Track bugs and features
• Report on a regular basis on the development progress and potential issues
• Liaise with other team members and manage project interdependencies

2.2. Deliverables

• Software development
• Test plan
• Documentation for developed features and bug fixing
• Profile
• Strong knowledge of PHP5, Symfony2, JavaScript, Linux shell, SQL,HTML, CSS, JQuery, AJAX technologies;
• Extensive experience with LAMP stack and open source software in general;
• Experience with MySQL, MongoDB and Oracle;
• Experience in an Agile development environment, particularly SCRUM; Experience using GitHub to track and document issues;
• Demonstrated ability with working in a geographically distributed development team environment;
• Must have excellent problem solving skills and love technical challenges;
• Must be self-motivated, and able to multi-task;
• Must be able to take initiative to be productive and efficient;
• Fluent in English. Additional UN languages are desirable;
• BS degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience;
• Technical writing skills;
• Prior experience with UNHCR or other humanitarian organizations is desirable.
• Duration

The assignment will be for an initial duration of 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

Duty Station: Remote

Duration: 3 months

Possible start date: July 2014

Contract Type: Individual Consultant (IC)

How to apply:

UNHCR aims for workforce diversity at all levels. We encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.

How to Apply: A cover letter and updated Personal History Form (P11) should be sent to: HQIM@unhcr.org with 'PHP / Symfony2 Developer Application: Your last name' in the subject line and clearly stating your availability and language proficiency (basic, intermediate, fluent, mother tongue). CVs and portfolio links are also welcome.

The P11 Form is available at the following link: http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc

Closing date for receipt of applications: 08 June 2014.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: UN University
Country: Germany
Closing date: 01 Jul 2014

Reference Number:UNU-EHS/EGECHS/E-LEARNING – WEB DEVELOPER (WEB ENTWICKLER) /2014(1)

Applications:
By email to: internship-applications@ehs.unu.edu
By post to:
UNU-EHS
Internship Coordinator
UN Campus
Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1
D-53113 Bonn, GERMANY

Application deadline: Rolling

United Nations University’s Mission: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. For more information, please visit www.unu.edu.

UNU-EHS, established in December 2003, addresses the risk and vulnerability aspects of human security and the consequences of complex environmental hazards for sustainable development. The work of UNU-EHS helps to improve the in-depth understanding of the cause effect relationships to find ways to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. The Institute supports policymakers and decision makers with evidence-based research and information.

The EGECHS section investigates the teaching – research nexus to enhance the graduate education and research training of the Institute. The section develops open educational resources on vulnerability and risk for sharing with educators, students and self-learners to use, reuse and adapt them in teaching, learning and research. Information Communications Technology (ICT) play a key role in activity of the section with regard to eLearning/distance education, open source technologies and new media in context WEB 2.0 technologies to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing, to enhance project work, and design and deliver learning materials.

Responsibilities:
•Design and develop modules for content/learning management framework,
•Support the design and development of a social networking platform,
•Support the design and development of mobile applications,
•Develop prototypes and evaluate technologies used for the development, based on your previous experience and knowledge in other systems,
•Support the design of and delivery of web based educational content.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Field of Study: education, computer science, information/communication technology, media, graphic design or related field

Essential Skills and Attributes:
•Good knowledge in database and web programming (PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, AJAX, CSS, MySQL, etc.) as well as open source content/learning management framework (Moodle, ELGG, Drupal, Typo3, etc.). Experience in object oriented programming language will be considered an asset,
•Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds,
•Excellent command of English.

Desired Skills:
•Other languages, such as French and/or German, will be considered an asset

Teaching/learning objectives:
•Work on exciting projects in context of eLearning, knowledge management and WEB 2.0 technologies,
•Work with a culturally diverse innovative team,
•Gain work experience within UN international working environment.

DurationThe successful candidate will be based at UNU-EHS in Bonn on a full-time basis for a contractual period ranging between 3-6 months. The internship is not remunerated.

Starting Date:
As soon as possible

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit their application, preferably by e-mail, , and must include the following:
•Curriculum Vitae in English;
•Cover letter in English: outlining your motivations, experience in technical skills mentioned above, possible contributions to the programme and future career goals;
•Completed UNU-EHS application form (downloadable at: http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/about-the-internship-programme-at-un... under Links & Documents);
•Two letters of recommendation.

For the information about the application procedure, please visit http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/internship-application-procedure.

Workforce diversity is essential to UNU. Suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged nor returned.

If you have any questions concerning the application procedure, please contact us at internship-applications@ehs.unu.edu and for questions concerning the responsibilities/requirements tambo@ehs.unu.edu

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Nov 2013

We're seeking a motivated employee with an eclectic skill set, passion for technology, love of creative problem solving and great communication skills. The Business Intelligence Developer will use the very latest Microsoft technologies to deliver best of breed BI solutions for PSI’s global workforce. The Business Intelligence Developer will be responsible for understanding reporting/analysis requirements and underlying source systems. The work will require significant ETL development, data modeling, and presentation layer skills. As a member of a small team, also required is the ability to rapidly adapt to changing business requirements and efficiently acquire and utilize new skills in response to such change. The position requires excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity and good judgment in order to produce timely, efficient and high quality deliverables. The Business Intelligence Developer reports to the Manager of Applications Delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to: • Development and maintenance of Crystal Reports and JasperReports• Deploy reports to Lawson LBI and DHIS2• Manage access rights for reports• Respond to ad-hoc query requests• Develop SQL Queries, Views and Stored Procedures• Manage data crosswalks between multiple source systems feeding the data warehouse• Develop SSRS reports, SSIS integration packages, and SSAS analysis cubes using Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Studio.
• Create SharePoint dashboards with Dashboard Designer and PerformancePoint Services• Provide support to staff using BI tools• Analyze user requests for completeness and feasibility• Develop accurate time estimates for assignments;• Identify, communicate and manage risks associated with projects;• Develop and implement test plans to determine if functional requirements have been met;• Understand and utilize established programming, testing and release standards. Participate in the refinement and maintenance of current standards and the establishment of new standards;• Participate in the evaluation of new techniques, technologies and toolsQUALIFICATIONS:
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certifications and work experience;• 3 years development experience with the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack;• 3 years data integration, data modeling, and relational database design• Solid SQL Skills• Solid SSRS• Data warehouse analysis and design experience• Proficiency in developing solutions with the full Microsoft BI suite (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, BIDS)• Experience with Crystal Reports XI/2008 • Experience with JasperReports• Working knowledge and understanding of technologies including but not limited to Windows Server OS, Active Directory, networking, role based security, **Preference given to candidates who have MCSE: Business Intelligence or MCSE: Data Platform and experience with MDX, DAX, Perl, SSAS Multi-Dimensional and Tabular data sources, and Financial Systems Reporting

How to apply:

To apply, please visit www.psi.org

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Organization: Asylos
Country: Germany
Closing date: 03 Oct 2013

Who we are:

Asylos is a network of volunteers providing research assistance to lawyers who represent refugees in their asylum claims. Asylos currently comprises 60 volunteers, based all over the world and working together to produce research for lawyers upon request. Asylos is legally based in France and soon in the UK, but most of our work happens online.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who can advance the information and interaction architecture behind the Asylos teamspace which is our platform for internal communication and research management. So far we have largely relied on Google Apps. Google Site is our dashboard, Google Groups is our feed, Google Drive is our storage, Google Docs is the place we co-author our research, and Gmail is our mailbox. Google Spreadsheets store our core information, such as cases, sources, and contacts.

We have experimented with different task management and team communication tools such as Socialwok, Asana, Basecamp and Trello, and we make use of Doodle and Evernote. We’ve concluded that integration and usability are key. If tools need to be accessed in different places, aren’t harmonized in appearance, and are too many clicks away, they won’t be used by the critical mass of our researchers and will become obsolete. Our teamspace needs to have a straightforward structure that our volunteers can use easily, saving their time and energies for their real tasks of investigation and research.

Google Apps has proven to be a great platform and we will be able to upgrade to its non-profit version in the close future, but we are keen to learn about the potential of other solutions. The system we choose should allow gradual expansion; we could have 100 volunteers quite quickly. It should keep our data as secure as possible, as many asylum cases include confidential information. The ideal Asylos teamspace would combine the functions of an internal social network, a task manager, a CMS or research blueprint with toolbox, a CRM for lawyers and research sources, and a data archive.

Who you are:

An interaction designer who is able to understand the needs of a humanitarian research organisation, a developer with a talent to piece together a puzzle, or an information architect who has the talent to find the right developers.

What we need from you:

Ideas, comments, hints to persons we should talk to, a sketch on paper, a full-fledged concept, or a piece of code showing that you are able to build the links that could hold our different tools together. Although we are a volunteer organisation, we know that good code and design carry a price tag, and we have set aside funds for this purpose. We will send you a more exact wishlist upon request and are will be happy to talk to you about this project over the phone.

How to apply:

Get in touch with Sebastian: @sm_kraus | sebastian.kraus@asylos.eu | +49 176 233 16100

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Strategic Information Unit Deputy Director, the Database Developer designs, develops, implements and maintains systems to collect, manage, report and disseminate health informatics data collected by ICAP country and New York teams, which is used for routine reporting, special projects and studies. Contributes to enhancing capacity of relevant ICAP country staff, Ministry of Health staff and others in conceptualizing and managing their databases, in a consultant role.

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops new/adapts existing applications for New York and in-country data collection needs

• Develops user scenarios for new features, enhancements, modifications to new and/or existing data systems, in coordination with the project scope and workplan

• Collaborates with SI Project Manager, other programmers, off-site consultants and sub-contractors to design, develop and revise applications

• Releases and introduces new features and user-interface enhancements to end users, in coordination with the project scope and workplan

• Provides technical support including tracking, prioritizing and addressing user-reported issues on database design, functionality and use

• Provides technical documentation content for health informatics systems developed at ICAP

• Provide technical assistance for New York, in-country teams and others

• Provides remote and in-country technical support to in-country ICAP Database Developers/Managers

• Conceptualizes and reviews back-end and front-end of databases and provides support in automating reports and queries

• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related discipline

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in database design and data management

• Demonstrated experience using Visual Basic for Access and SQL

• Demonstrated experience working in a team and independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills required.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Public Health

• Working knowledge of Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

• Experience in international development, public health, working with data collected as part of routine health service delivery, and/or in HIV/AIDS programs.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please cut and paste the quick link found below to your browser:

http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=137651

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Organization: Shelter Centre
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

The role is a unique opportunity for a young professional to assist an international humanitarian organisation that highly values information technology. IT and information management are central to the approach of Shelter Centre. Many former staff and volunteers of Shelter Centre have gone on to work for humanitarian agencies, including CARE International, Cordaid, DFID, IFRC, IOM, Oxfam and UNHCR.

Responsibilities:

Drupal website maintenance:

routine content moderationapplying necessary updatesemergency troubleshooting and liaising with service providersDrupal website development support

defining requirementsliaising with external website developersimplementing website changes as neededDiligent and meticulous documentation of all of the above

Your profile:

fluent in Englishexcellent general IT literacy, with a qualification in IT or in the process of obtaining oneproactive in identifying problems and carrying solutions throughable to coordinate tasks between larger team and complete assignments with minimal supervisiongood communication and interpersonal skills and sense of humourRequired skills:

experience with major CMS, preferably Drupal

Conditions

The intern position is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Shelter Centre will only consider applications from individuals from the EU, Switzerland or who possesses a valid permit which allows them to reside and undertake internships in Switzerland.

This position will be on a full time basis. Shelter Centre is not currently in a position to remunerate this internship. Candidates will have to bear their own accommodation and living costs and must also be able to commit themselves for a minimum of three months.

Job Duration: 3 months

How to apply:

How to apply:To apply, please access the link https://podio.com/webforms/4279681/335190 and attach your CV and a cover letter in English. In your cover letter please explain clearly the skills, experiences and characteristics that make you especially suited to this role.

Shelter Centre thanks everyone who applies, however we will only contact those applicants who are being called for an interview.

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Strategic Information Unit Deputy Director, the Database Developer designs, develops, implements and maintains systems to collect, manage, report and disseminate health informatics data collected by ICAP country and New York teams, which is used for routine reporting, special projects and studies. Contributes to enhancing capacity of relevant ICAP country staff, Ministry of Health staff and others in conceptualizing and managing their databases, in a consultant role.

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops new/adapts existing applications for New York and in-country data collection needs

• Develops user scenarios for new features, enhancements, modifications to new and/or existing data systems, in coordination with the project scope and workplan

• Collaborates with SI Project Manager, other programmers, off-site consultants and sub-contractors to design, develop and revise applications

• Releases and introduces new features and user-interface enhancements to end users, in coordination with the project scope and workplan

• Provides technical support including tracking, prioritizing and addressing user-reported issues on database design, functionality and use

• Provides technical documentation content for health informatics systems developed at ICAP

• Provide technical assistance for New York, in-country teams and others

• Provides remote and in-country technical support to in-country ICAP Database Developers/Managers

• Conceptualizes and reviews back-end and front-end of databases and provides support in automating reports and queries

• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related discipline

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in database design and data management

• Demonstrated experience using Visual Basic for Access and SQL

• Demonstrated experience working in a team and independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills required.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Public Health

• Working knowledge of Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

• Experience in international development, public health, working with data collected as part of routine health service delivery, and/or in HIV/AIDS programs.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please cut and paste the quick link found below to your browser:

http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=137554

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Organization: Nyaya Health
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Nyaya Health is seeking a paid, full-time Web Developer as the 3rd member of its growing U.S.-based team. Applications are being accepted on an immediate rolling basis for candidates that are open to start work in Nyaya Health’s NYC office. The Web Developer will be provided a rare opportunity to use their skills in a critical role in an early-stage, growing organization dedicated to building health care solutions for the world’s poorest people.

Are you the right fit? The ideal orientation.

We are looking for a talented developer and committed self-learner hungry to use their skills for good that will build the back-end infrastructure of the most innovative, exciting, and contagious global health brand of the 21st century.

Most importantly, your orientation toward the work should match well with our operating values, or what we call our “cultural DNA”.

In short, you’re entrepreneurial, have phenomenal coding skills for the platform we currently use the most (WordPress), committed to learning new coding languages over time, and are excited by the challenge of being asked to take on a large, diverse set of responsibilities in the fast-moving environment of a young, growing organization.

You can’t be in the market for a dry 9-5 ‘job’, but instead, you’re looking for an opportunity to use your time to transform and grow with a young organization to change hundreds of thousands of lives.

Must-haves:

Web development experience: At minimum, we need you to be truly talented in the WordPress platform and the skills that are important to it (HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL). 1-2 years of experience delivering significant web projects is strongly preferred.

Commitment to translating design: The Web Developer will be 1 of 3 full-time employees based in the NYC office, alongside an Executive Director and Creative Director. Thus, a close partnership will be required to work with the Creative Director to translate their designs. The Creative Director has background in web design, but only basic abilities in CSS and HTML.

Willingness to travel to Nepal: You will be in the U.S. at least 80% of the time. But your ability to be successful depends on your ability to understand our programs, data, and reporting systems in an extremely different environment in rural Nepal. Your systems design and code are the central connection between that corner of Nepal, our team, and a broad global audience.

A commitment to innovative development: We intend for our impact evaluation and fundraising systems to be regarded as a paragon within global health. We want you to thrive in the challenge of designing creative and inventive ways to connect people with our work while upholding the highest standards of transparency. If you have the commitment to learn, we can connect you to best-in-class tech mentors in the NYC social impact space.

Experience in or willingness to train in Salesforce CRM: We have a newly created Salesforce CRM that needs support. You will need to be willing to provide support in integrating and automating functions across our web presence with the database. Our experience suggests that developers can self-train in the system quickly even if they haven’t had much specific Salesforce CRM experience.

Responsibilities:

The Web Developer will be a member of a 3-person team alongside the Executive Director and Creative Director and will be challenged over time to go beyond being a developer to also taking a lead role in designing and building creative technology systems.

Execute the web strategy of the organization efficiently.

Expand and maintain Nyaya Health’s new WordPress-based website and blog.

Integrate back-office systems (accounting, Salesforce CRM, development dashboards) to our donor-facing web applications for fundraising, reporting, and impact evaluation.

Oversee migration from our current Wiki information platform (wiki.nyayahealth.org) to a more design-friendly, visual and intuitive micro-site housed within www.nyayahealth.org.

Oversee the maintenance and use of the Salesforce CRM platform.

Ensure the availability and security of all IT systems.

Build creative in-kind partnerships where organizational gaps exist – in areas like analytics and SEO.

Be our technology evangelist, internally and externally, by demonstrating an incredible passion for how technology can connect our supporters and patients in meaningful ways and make our work more efficient.

Location:

Nyaya Health’s new office located at 17 W. 17th Street in NYC.

Benefits:

Health insurance

At least 1 trip to Nepal per year

Connections to NYC’s top social impact tech talent through organizational partnerships

Support for professional development

How to apply:

Application process:

Please send the materials below to humanresources@nyayahealth.org with “Web Developer Application – Your Name” in the subject line of the email.

Show, don’t tell. Send us a portfolio of your work (which includes your resume). We are being purposefully vague in our explanation here. Please send us whatever format (or combination of formats) best exemplifies your work that can be reviewed in less than 15 minutes.

Tell us (or show us) your story, and why you’re committed to doing whatever it takes to bring health care to the rural poor in Nepal. Just make it fit on one page and break free from the confines of the traditional cover letter.

What happens after submission?

Your submission will be responded to within 4 days, and if the application is advanced, we will ask for two references and an in-person meeting (or substitute a video chat if we have to).

If selected for the position, we will offer a paid 1-month trial period to allow us to work together so you can decide if you want to sign a longer-term contract and commit yourself to our mission.