Consultant – System Development

Context and Core Functions / Responsibilities

The System Development Consultant is expected to develop and update existing applications that streamline financial operations, enable data-driven decision-making, adhere to IOM regulations, and develop software solutions to meet the evolving needs of the department. S/He is asked primarily to automate the budget of PSD projects and embed it with the PSD Tracker system used by the department. S/He will be responsible to bridge the gap between finance and technology by creating software solutions that empower the department’s personnel to manage data, to ensure responsible financial management, sustainability, and transparency for PSD projects.,

Under the general guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Peace Building & Stabilization) and the direct supervision of the National Operations Officer. The consultant will work closely with the IT/IM unit and ensure a smooth handover of the system to them

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Deliverable 1: (First Month) – Update PSD the E-PR tracking system

1. Assess the System’s coding and its compatibility with both IOM’s servers and Google Cloud.
2. Identify and improve data entry and administrative processes within Laravel and MySQL environments for enhanced efficiency.
3. Create the following tabs, each with designated connections:
   1. Projectization Tab – linked to the Monitoring tab
   2. Staff cost and WBS assignment Tab – connected to both the Monitoring and Projectization tabs
   3. Project Information Tab – integrated with the Monitoring tab
4. Create the following features:
   1. Manual Cut-off
   2. Manual Exchange Rate reflection (for the available amount)
   3. Filter features by project, Program – Monitoring tab
5. Enhance the following Tabs:
   1. Recoding Tab – linked to the Monitoring tab
   2. Synchronize data to Monitoring tab
6. Enhance the following features:
   1. Access permissions for system Tabs
   2. User Profile functionalities
   3. Import/Export Reports

Deliverable 2: (Second Month) – Pilot E-PR tracking system

Will focus on testing and piloting the newly developed features and enhancements in the E-PR tracking system to ensure they meet requirements and function as intended before full implementation in addition to adding new featured if required

1. Conducting initial testing of the new tabs (Projectization, Staff cost and WBS assignment, Project Information) and ensuring their connections are functioning properly.
2. Testing the newly created features like Manual Cut-off, Manual Exchange Rate reflection, and Filter features by project and Program.
3. Piloting the enhanced tabs (Recoding) and features (Access permissions, User Profile functionalities, Import/Export Reports) to ensure they meet requirements and work seamlessly with existing functionalities.
4. Identifying any bugs, glitches, or areas for improvement in the updated system and providing feedback for further refinement.
5. Engaging stakeholders or end-users in the pilot phase to gather feedback and insights on usability and functionality.
6. Documenting the pilot process, including any issues encountered and solutions implemented, to inform future development iterations.
7. Any additional amendment if required including adding and amending existing features.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The consultant performance will be assessed based on the following key points:

• System Functionality: The updated system must be fully operational with all required parts integrated and functioning correctly during the testing period.
• Timely Delivery: All project milestones, including the system update and testing, must be completed within the specified timeframe.
• Code Transfer: I will be responsible for uploading all necessary codes and ensuring their successful handover to the IT department.
• Server Storage: All relevant code and documentation must be properly stored on the designated server, following the organization’s protocols.
• Evaluation Readiness: The system should be prepared for a comprehensive evaluation of its performance and improvements immediately after the update is complete.
• Documentation: Proper documentation of the update process, new features, and any changes made to the system should be provided.

These points will serve as the basis for evaluating my performance and the overall success of the consulting engagement.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://iraqdatacenter.iom.int/Vacancy/Apply/EOI2024IRQ192

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.