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Informatics Assistant (Developer Support)

Manila

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Manila
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Information Technology Group (ITG) provides a range of Information and Communication Technology services to programmes at the Regional Office level as well as to WHO country offices. This includes the responsibility of formulation, implementation and coordination of IT policies across the Region and ensuring the efficient and effective provision of information and communication services in a geographically large and challenging environment.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance of the Information Technology Officer (NPO), incumbent will perform the following functions, in accordance with ITG's policies and guidelines\:

1. Analyze, design, develop, test, monitor and maintain new and existing computer applications and services;

2. Assist business analysts in developing WHO standard applications;

3. Assist business analysts in testing applications; and

4. Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: Graduation from secondary school with formal training in information technology and its applications.
Desirable\: University degree and/or certifications in information technology.

Experience

Essential\: Minimum of five years' experience in application development including experience in VS 2015 , MVC, AngularJS, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, JSON and SQL Server 2012 (T-SQL) and SharePoint, or four years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or relevant field.
Desirable\:

Skills

Knowledge of application development and operations. Familiarity with emerging technologies (e.g. Sharepoint, workflows, MVC, AngularJS, json, etc.) and ability to learn and apply new technical skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Communication

Knowing and managing yourself

Producing results

Moving forward in a changing environment

Teamwork

Use of Language Skills

 

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.


REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at PHP 526,998 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
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