IT Officer

Published on: Oct 12, 2024

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Negotiable

Monthly Salary

8 Years

Experience

N/A

Vacancy

Dhaka, Dhaka

Location

Job Description

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire an IT Officer for the USAID funded Responsive Local Governance (RLG) Activity in Bangladesh, based in Dhaka, operating in Rangpur. The goal of the Activity is catalyzing change within Bangladesh’s local governance system necessitates investment to strengthen Local Elected Government Institutions (LEGI) capacity, improve civil society and citizen participation in governance structures, and bolster multisectoral coordination for quality service delivery. The specific objective of this Activity is to develop LEGIs as an effective, responsive, inclusive, and accountable institution to address social issues and provide quality basic services to the most marginalized. This is a full-time position based in Dhaka. This position is only open to the citizens of Bangladesh.

Essential Job Duties:

Plan, Design and Develop complete computer programs and systems for various activities and projects, create and maintain DI – Bangladesh website, DI internet and database, and disseminate approved information about systems and configure programs developed for DI staff, program partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
Windows, Office 365 troubleshooting
Maintain and update the project’s servers and web apps 
Manage all Office 365 licenses
Manage all Windows licenses
Ensure data backup
Provide technical support
Provide assistance to implement events, workshops and other program activities.
Maintain, and troubleshoot IT equipment
Maintain IT security
Keep all websites up to date

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related degree.
Minimum 8 years of experience required.
Be resourceful and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
Knowledge of developing web applications.
Prior experience of working on various software development projects.
Ability to work with different teams from different backgrounds.
Fluent in spoken and written English
Experience leading the development of MEL technical designs and data collection tools, mixed methods data collection efforts, data analysis, and the preparation of high-quality reports
Experience implementing USAID monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives preferred.
Familiarity with USAID policy and guidance with respect to monitoring and evaluation preferred.
Proficiency in the following software preferred:
- Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security
- Python Scripting
- TypeScript, ReactJS, JQuery, JQueryUI
- PHP, Kohana, Laravel
- Linx server maintenance
- Linode management
- Git
- MySQL, Postgres

Reporting:

This position reports to the Finance and Operations Director

Application Process:

Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and CV by October 25, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

About the Organization:

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Skills

Laravel Java PHP MySQL Github

Job Location

Dhaka, Dhaka

Deadline: Nov 20, 2024

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About Company

DI supports political systems around the world to be responsive, inclusive, and competitive. We support election administration and reform; domestic and international election observation; political party, and legislative strengthening; civic and voter education; political empowerment of marginalized groups; civil society advocacy and strengthening related to articulating interests; media strengthening and freedom related to political processes; and protection of fundamental political rights, especially in societies with closing political space. DI makes politics work by helping: Citizens and communities articulate their interests Parties and candidates represent citizen interests and compete for support Institutions ensure fair, legitimate, and resilient political competition Marginalized citizens and minority groups participate equitably in political processes A core reason for DI’s founding was to improve democratic elections and political transitions programs. To make politics better, DI also serves as a thought leader and provides analytical services, including specialized research, assessments, and evaluations.

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