Leading information technology specialist / Full Stack Developer (TypeScript/React) in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. 

DRB has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, DRB already has more than 700 employees in Ukraine and will continue to expand significantly in 2024, for rapid response to the emergency situation in the sectors of social protection, provision of means of livelihood, provision of housing and non-food kits, humanitarian demining and peacebuilding (humanitarian demining), through direct intervention and support of authorized persons and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). DRB will continue to implement its suite of long-term solutions to challenges within changing circumstances.

DRB is currently seeking a highly qualified LeadIT specialist (Full Stack Developer (TypeScript/React)) to work in our office in Kiev.

About work:

DRB in Ukraine is developing a web application designed to manage program data throughout the country. The program handles a large and complex data set, derived primarily from around 100 KoboToolbox forms that are automatically stored in a SQL database, along with data from external APIs. The program contains various components to update, transform, display and analyze this data set. It ensures data protection by limiting access to authorized persons, simplifying activity tracking, analysis and reporting. This link demonstrates a function developed in the program: https://infoportal-ua.drc.ngo/dashboard/protection-monitoring. The purpose of the Leading Information Technology Specialist is to support the development of this program.

This position focuses on activities throughout the country and ensures compliance with the procedures and instructions of the DRB within the country. The position contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The position provides support and/or technical direction to in-country operations while overseeing in-country activities.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• The implementation of such functions and user interfaces, such as information panels and bafrom data.
• Creating efficient and reusable external systems that manage complex web applications.
• Collaboration with other departments to improve the product based on their feedback.
• Identifying and resolving performance and scalability issues.
• Developing scripts to update or migrate an existing dataset to ensure consistency. 
• Analyzing data and identifying relevant changes, trends and patterns, providing valuable information for making informed decisions.

About you:

To be successful in this position, we we expect you to have at least 2 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages. 

In addition, we expect you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science in related field or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Typescript, including concepts such as generic, asynchronous, and functional programming.
• Experience with React.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and front-end performance optimization.
• High level of command of the English language.
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All DRB positions require their incumbents to possess key competencies defined by the DRB:

• Strive for excellence: Focus on achieving results while ensuring process efficiency.
• Collaboration: Engaging relevant parties and encouraging them to provide feedback.
• Initiative: Personal control of the situation and taking initiative, while simultaneously striving to innovation.
• Communication: Ability to listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Integrity: Adherence and promotion the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRB's values ​​and Code of Conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, violence and harassment. 

We offer:

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• Contract: open-ended after successful completion of an initial 3-month probationary period .
• Level:G is non-management 
• Salary and conditions in accordance with the Conditions of Employment of National Staff of the Danish Refugee Council.
• Place of duties: Kyiv
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All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no more than four pages in English).

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: October 5, 2024

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found. DRB reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the vacancy closing date.