Software Developer

Job Description

Chemonics seeks a software developer to provide technical assistance to the GHSC-PSM project in Guatemala and support the National Center for Biologicals (CNB) of the Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) in strengthening inventory control, implementing a software that responds to the operational process, and streamlines decision-making processes and data quality. This position is a short-term consultant with a 30-day level of effort. This position will be based in Guatemala. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare the work plan, including the methodology and activity schedule
• Develop software and adaptations using the Open Source base and community programming language of the OpenLMIS software
• Carry out adaptation to the Spanish language of the following software: Menus, Options, and System buttons
• Analyze, design, and prepare reports in accordance with the requirements of the warehouse of the National Biological Center (CNB)
• Design and prepare templates for official formats in accordance with the requirements of the warehouse of the CNB
• Carry out all the developments, adaptations, configurations, installations, templates, and reports that are required, using the Amazon WMS web hosting and virtualization service that the GHSC-PSM project has allocated
• Carry out the developments, adaptations, templates, and reports according to the updated procedure of the CNB, considering the good practices and logistics standards in the supply chain of a warehouse
• Participate in progress meetings with the advisor or counterparts appointed by the GHSC-PSM project in accordance with the defined schedule of activities
• Conduct on-site visits to the CNB to validate the flow of operations and the needs of the users of the tool

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in information systems engineering, systems and computing engineering, systems and informatics engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the management, development, and configuration of the Open Source GLOBAL GOODS – OpenLMIS software
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the development of software using the base languages:
• Fronted Angular Js, Java, JavaScript, Shell, Python, Docker, and Html Database in PostgreSQL

• Work experience with public sector institutions, preferably related to health
• Preferred experience in providing technical assistance to USAID or international cooperation projects
• Ability to write reports and present results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Application instructions:

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter indicating the IT projects developed and completing the subject line with “Software Developer” to PSMCentralAmericaRecruitment@ghsc-psm.org by July 7, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

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About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.