Core Functions / Responsibilities:
In coordination with the HQ based IDP Registration Officer and Information Management Officer, oversee all phases of the software development and deployment lifecycle of the Beneficiary Registration and Verification System (BRaVe) from the business perspective, requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, training, evaluation of user satisfaction and rollout on an iterative and reflexive basis.
In coordination with the Regional Registration Officer, IDP Registration officer and the country missions in the region, ensure all relevant programmatic considerations are included in the design of the system's feature. Discuss and brainstorm with programme stakeholders across EPC unit and other RO units to gather inputs required to design system functions, processes, and data collection tools.
Evaluate trade-offs between the BRaVe module size and complexity, urgency, risk and stakeholder value. Support prioritized development work to deliver immediate value throughout the iterative development and deployment cycle.
Manage the team of developers and work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure the efficient workflow in the development and quality assurance processes.
Ensure appropriate linkages and interoperability with Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery's (DHRR) Integrated Information Management System (IIMS) and other related initiatives and systems, within RO and the DHRR and other departments and divisions, including but not limited to Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Regional Data Hub (RDH), Business
Transformation, and Supply Chain Division.
Identify and coordinate with appropriate contexts to inform development and test modules of the BRaVe to deliver real and field-focused value.
Lead on the technical aspects as the focal point to establish interoperability between the partners throughout the process, including data flow, technical specifications and standards, implementation of InfoSec protocols, proof of concept, minimum viable product design, testing, piloting and release of the interoperability features of BRaVe and other humanitarian partners.
Assist in information processing and data analysis. Design data flow processes relevant to the effective collection, storage, processing, analysis and reporting of the data. Provide recommendation for further technological integration possibilities upon the implementation of developed systems.
Support the development of the road map for IDP Registration and development of a federated data ecosystem for the region and other related strategic documents.
Promote the flexible and practical use of BRaVe to support missions. Provide direct support during the roll-out process – remote and through short-term deployments.
Identify further opportunities for system development and improvements to maximize its potential.
Ensure the implementation of IOM policies and standards in particular data protection policy, ICT policy and standards and good practices at all stages of systems development.
Document, develop and deliver user manuals and training programmes for the developed databases and systems under the purview of the Information Management portfolio.
Ensure the required performance of the developed databases and systems to prevent and minimize downtime or service interruptions, plan for systems (Software/Hardware) upgrades when necessary and ensure daily monitoring and adequate completion of databases and systems backups.
Support in the design and delivery of capacity building initiatives under the purview of the Information Management portfolio.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.