The MIS Specialist will work closely with the MIS Manager, Senior MEAL Specialist and key stakeholders to implement a MIS system for the project. S/he will determine the project’s technology requirements, design, develop, test and maintain the technology platform, software/s and its database, including end user documentation and training.
This position is based in Manila, Philippines.
This is a project based position.
• Responsible for the end-to-end technology initiatives of the project
•Support the selection or development and maintenance of the project’s technology platform
•Guide handset selection based on budget and project requirements
•Manage staff and contractors involved in the delivery and maintenance of the technology platform, liaising also with mobile operators, content providers, technology vendors, government and project stakeholers to ensure proper configuration and management of the platform
•Document and adopt development processes, best practice methods, tools and coding guidelines
•Participate in database design, prototyping, development, testing and deployment of front end applications by identifying, understanding and developing user requirements
•Map the flow of data and reports to implement automated solutions and process
•Develop technology frameworks/tools to assist in program and impact assessments, work progress and project data analysis, providing also recommendations for improvements to current processes/offerings.
•Work within, advise on and contribute to the global, shared Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) technology platform
Education and Experience –
•Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS or related field.
•At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in software and database development, implementation and maintenance.
•Excellent written and verbal English language skills
•Strong Programming Skills and Tools in a team environment
•SQL Knowledge (Required)
•Experience working in a global/multicultural organizations across multiple time zones (+)
•Familiar with Test Driven Development (+)
•Knowledge of Salesforce Apex and TaroWorks Programming (+)
•Mobile application development (+)
•Source/code control (+)
•Familiarity with Mysql and MSSQL (+)
Skills, Competencies, and Experience –
•Strong IT background with application development and platform management
•High knowledge of open-source software and systems integration best practices
•Extreme attention to detail and knowledge of content and data management techniques
•Strong execution skills, and ability to overcome and work around operational obstacles.
•Strong communication and relationship management skills;
• Abile to communicate complex technology concepts with non-technical staff
•Highly Analytical and good in relationship management
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
