Jobs - 29706- Database Programmer II (FAO- ECTAD/ DP/23/04-129)

Database Programmer II (FAO- ECTAD/ DP/23/04-129)

Location :

FAO Project Office, 6th floor, Directorate of Animal Health, Building C, Ministry of Agriculture, Ragunan, South Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

09-May-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

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I. Organizational Context

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a United Nations agency which provides technical assistance in Indonesia. One of our projects since 2006 provides support for the control of Avian Influenza, in cooperation with national and regional Indonesian government livestock authorities. Project activities are conducted in various locations nationwide.
Under the general supervision of the Team Leader and FAO Representative in Indonesia, technical supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), and direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the Database Programmer II will work in close collaboration with the Database Programmer, other members of the Monitoring and Evaluation Team, and the FAO Epidemiology Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for the design and programming of animal disease databases for the Ministry of Agriculture / FAO ECTAD Indonesia Programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

Design of relational databases, using Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Access and Visual Studio, Visual Basic 6, VB, NET, ASP, NET, PHP to store information from the Ministry of Agriculture/ FAO ECTAD Indonesia Programme and from other animal disease surveillance and control activities.
Perform systems analysis for design of query, form and report production from the database to meet the needs of donors and disease control managers at all levels of the Avian Influenza Control Program and related DAH divisions.
Review and advise on appropriate software for database management, data security, database queries, and automated report preparation.
Conversion of existing data, held in MS-Access databases, for import into the new databases, including field format conversions to extract information from text fields.
Preparation of automated reports and associated queries using Crystal Reports version 11.
Collaboration with the GIS specialist to ensure interfacing of database data to existing spatial analysis software such as ArcMap and Map Window.

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of FAO ECTAD implementation in Indonesia.

Competencies

IV. Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to FAO vision, mission and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Contributes effectively to team work and team outcomes
?Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines.
Ability to work without direct supervision
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Hold a computer science degree of at least Bachelor’s level. Master’s level is preferred.

Experience:

Recent experience in design and creation of SQL relational databases, including the use of Visual Studio, VB, NET, ASP, NET and PHP
Extensive experience in design and creation of Microsoft Access relational databases, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, including the use of Visual Basic 6
Experience in setup webserver, database server and FTP server in accordance with Linux, PHP and MySQL
Experience in database design in the medical or veterinary field is desirable.
Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language; able to speak Bahasa Indonesia fluently.

Please be informed that all applications should be addressed to:

Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia 11th Floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jl. M. H. Thamrin Kav 3 Jakarta 10250
Email address: FAO-ID@fao.org

STS NO: S12040163