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Job-ID: V000056402 Location: Bonn Assignment period: 11/01/2023 - 08/31/2026 Field: ICT and Digitalisation Type of employment: full- or part-time Application deadline: 10/19/2023Job description
In times of multiple and overlapping crisis, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) attributes high importance to the development of inclusive and adaptive social protection systems. BMZ is committed to support the expansion of social protection around the globe and works closely with its multilateral and international partners towards achieving this goal. GIZโs global programme โGlobal Alliances for Social Protectionโ supports this endeavor through (i) joint provision of a Digital Public Good (openIMIS), (ii) work on standard setting for interoperability in digital social protection (Digital Convergence Initiative), (iii) supporting finance mobilization for social protection (Global Shield and domestic resources), (iv) enhancing bi-multilateral cooperation and (v) supporting leadership development for social protection. openIMIS is an interoperable, versatile open-source software which supports the administration of health financing and social protection schemes. It is designed to manage the complex, high-volume data flows which are required to operate such schemes by seamlessly integrating beneficiary, provider, and payer data.
Your tasks
Support the work stream of the Coordination Desk, focusing on the technical (ICT) aspects (eg. software development, technical architecture, technical documentation) of openIMIS Support the coordination of the various software development projects in the openIMIS Initiative Technically manage the various platforms and tools being used by the openIMIS initiative (website, wiki, issue queue, code repository, demo server etc) Take part in the various community activities of openIMIS (e.g. implementersโ committee, developersโ committee) Coordinate with technology partners of the openIMIS Initiative within and outside of GIZ, develop these partnerships further for increased visibility and up-take of openIMIS Support the Coordination Desk during the various phases of sub-contracting processes (definition, selection, monitoring, results assessment) Do quality checks and test installations of the openIMIS software in regular intervals Other tasks as requested by GIZ in relation to the above positionYour profile
Bachelorโs degree in computer science, informatics, engineering or similar with, preferably, a focus or experience in the social protection and/or health domains A technical understanding of web-based and mobile ICT technologies IT proficiency in terms of server and software installation and management Experience in ICT4D and/or digital solutions for health/social protection is beneficial Knowledge on open-source applications and a strong commitment to opensource development approaches are an advantage Practical work experience in international organizations or consultancies that are active in development co-operation would be an asset Experience in using agile approaches is an advantage Team player but able to work independently; goal oriented, reliable, trust-worthy and confident in handling short deadlines Strong intercultural communication skills, and coordination Business fluent in English and German; knowledge of French is an advantageNotes
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
In order to fulfill the company's objectives, the willingness of employees for assignments at all GIZ locations in Germany and abroad is of high corporate interest.
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