Recruitment notice: IT Expert for Database Creation/Expert (e) Informatique pour la Creation de Database
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for an IT Expert for Database Creation
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably. WWF Network has moved to the development and the implementation of 9 Practices with Global Goals to be achieved.
For our Country Office in Cameroon, we are looking for a dynamic and committed IT Expert for Database Creation .
Reports to: Congo Basin Impact Monitoring Coordinator
Location : Yaounde
Duration : One (1) year renewable
The mission of the department
The Congo Basin countries are actively contributing to the Outcomes of some Practices (Wildlife, Forests, Food, Climate & Energy, Freshwater and Governance) implemented in their respective programs.
A strong and integrated monitoring program has been designed and being implemented to demonstrate conservation impacts and promote key conservation outputs. The regional lead of the program is engaged with the whole network to develop decision-making tools such as interactive dashboards and online databases with a use-friendly interface. The hiring of a high-level IT expert in line with the current Terms of References will help to support such ongoing projects .
Major Functions
Under the supervision of the Congo Basin Impact Monitoring Coordinator, the IT Expert will lead the development of an online database that will support the automated result production and presentation in a structured and useful way for decision-making and easy information/data storage. In close collaboration with the other team members and the TRIDOM-CIBEL project implementation team, the IT Expert will gather all relevant information/data to complete a use-friendly interface for reporting and communication. The IT Expert will also build a related desktop and/or mobile application for all users .
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- To build a structured database based on a Python or Java language.
- To integrate queries that could compute results and create graphs for trend analysis.
- To integrate web mapping into the database for the spatial presentation of the outputs of the queries.
- To integrate modeling and high-level data analysis modules to facilitate the easy creation of relevant results and future states.
- To construct a website for the online functioning of the database.
- To develop a related standalone software for the database for desktop and offline use, where the desktop application could be updated online.
Profile:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Master’s Degree in Online Database Creation and Management, Web Mapping and Programming, Development of Applications, or related subjects.
- At least 5-year experience in programming with Java and Python languages.
- At least 3-year experience in front end and back-end development.
- Proven experience in the development of applications and web databases.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Familiarity with SQL language and database creation.
- Good statistical and data analysis capacities with good understanding of modeling processes using crosscutting data from various sources.
- Demonstrated knowledge in GIS and experience in Web Mapping.
- Experience in cloud computing and storage management will be an asset.
- Good skills both written and verbal (English and French).
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work effectively in various cultural environments.
WWF’s Values & Behaviors:
- Able to demonstrate WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly.
- Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
Working Relationships:
- Internal
Works closely with the TRIDOM program managers in countries, country M&E managers, as well as national biomonitoring teams and the regional team in order to collect the required data needed for the online platform. The position will require direct supervision of the Congo Basin Impact Monitoring Coordinator.
- External
As part of the Regional Impact Monitoring program, the position may require close collaboration with partner organizations such as WCS, ZSL, IUCN, COMIFAC/OFAC, AWF, etc. as well as universities and research centers working in the programming domain at national and international levels.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to apply:
Apply through the link:
https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/
Deadline for applications : 29th October 2023 .
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow up.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce .
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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is recruiting an IT Expert for Database Creation
Do you want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our common home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime
Around the world, people are waking up to the growing crisis of nature loss. They increasingly realize that nature is our survival system. And that no one will be spared the consequences of his disappearance. At WWF, we are helping to address this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have a range of skills, from human resources and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who thinks they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do :
We are an independent Conservation Organization, working to preserve the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. Whether individuals, communities, businesses or governments, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to put nature on a path to restoration by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, halt the mass extinction of wildlife, and ensure that our production and consumption patterns are sustainable. Our mode of production and consumption. The WWF network has moved to the development and implementation of 9 major themes with global objectives to achieve.
For our National Office in Cameroon, we are looking for a dynamic and committed IT Expert for Database Creation .
Reports to: Coordinator of the Impact Monitoring Program for the Congo Basin
Location: Yaoundé
Duration : One (1) year renewable
Mission of the department
The Congo Basin countries actively contribute to the results of certain themes (wildlife, forests, food, climate and energy, fresh water and governance) implemented in their respective programs.
A robust, integrated monitoring program has been designed and is being implemented to demonstrate the impacts of conservation efforts and promote key conservation outcomes. The regional program manager is engaged with the entire network to develop decision support tools such as interactive dashboards and online databases with a user-friendly interface. Hiring a senior IT expert in line with the current terms of reference will help support these ongoing projects.
Main duties
Under the supervision of the Congo Basin Impact Monitoring Program Coordinator , the IT Expert will lead the development of an online database that will support the automated production and presentation of results in a structured and useful manner. for decision making and for easy storage of information/data. In close collaboration with other team members and the TRIDOM-CIBEL project implementation team, the IT Expert will gather all relevant information/data to create a user-friendly interface for reporting and communication . The IT Expert will also build a related desktop and/or mobile application for all users.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Build a structured database based on Python or Java language.
- Integrate queries that could produce the results and create graphs for trend analysis.
- Integrate web mapping into the database for spatial presentation of query results.
- Integrate high-level data modeling and analysis modules to facilitate the creation of relevant results and future states.
- Build a website for online operation of the database.
- Develop related standalone software for the database for desktop and offline use, where the desktop application could be updated online.
Profile
Required Qualifications
- At least a Master’s degree in creating and managing online databases, web mapping and programming, application development or related subjects.
- At least 5 years of programming experience with Java and Python languages.
- At least 3 years of experience in front-end and back-end development.
- Proven experience in developing web applications and databases .
Required skills and competencies:
- Familiarity with SQL language and database creation.
- Good statistical and data analysis skills with a good understanding of modeling processes using cross-sectional data from various sources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GIS and experience in Web mapping.
- Experience in cloud computing and storage management will be an asset.
- Good written and oral skills (English and French).
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work effectively in diverse cultural environments.
WWF values and behaviors :
- Able to demonstrate WWF behaviors in ways of working: aim for impact, listen attentively, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly.
- Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: courage, integrity, respect and collaboration.
Professional relationships:
- Internal
He will work closely with the TRIDOM program managers in the countries, the national monitoring and evaluation managers, as well as the national biomonitoring teams and the regional team to collect the data necessary for the online platform. The position will require direct supervision of the Impact Monitoring Coordinator for the Congo Basin.
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