JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

International Organization for Migration is hiring a EC-CO-011/25 Provide specialized support in the technical and functional documentation of the project for improvement the visa issuance platform to

Project Context and Scope

The solution contemplates the analysis, design, development and implementation of improvements to the Electronic Visas System (E-VISAS), according to definitions of architecture, and the technical specifications defined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, framed in the Government Safety of Information Scheme (EGSI V3), and the current laws and regulations.The implementation of the modifications in the environments of: Development, Tests and Production, and the transfer of technical and functional knowledge of the solution is included.The improvements must be transversalized to all visas, as long as these improvements are applicable taking into account the particularities of each visa.
Likewise, the pace to quality and putting in production of the functionalities that were delivered in the development and testing environment (International Protection Module) is contemplated within the framework of the improvement project executed by the IOM, which was suspended by policies of the new government of the United States.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

In coordination with the IOM Protection Unit Ecuador, the consultant will provide services under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility / General Coordination of Information and Communications Technologies / Directorate of Design and Implementation of Information Technologies.
Tasks to be performed under this contract

Generate documentation related to the development project (life cycle, user manuals, tests, etc.) following the guidelines of the technical or architect leader.

Tasks:

Collect and structure technical and functional information
Prepare functional and technical documentation
Write and keep user manuals
Generate test documentation
Update documentation during the software life cycle
Support in training processes and knowledge transfer
Participate in agile meetings: Daily, Planning, retrospective.

Project documents to be developed:

Updated solution design document
Physical and logical diagram
Technological environment
Updated Database Model
Conceptual, physical and logical
Entity model – relationship
Dictionary of data
Final database scripts
Updated solution source code
Artifacts
Other developed components product of automation
Unitary test set, load tests, safety tests, integration tests and updated product functionality tests.
Updated technical manuals: installation and configuration, as well as user manuals regarding the computer tools implemented and configured to support the life cycle of institutional applications.
Delivery of final compiled solution deployed in production environment.
Product acceptance acts.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

First product –Project documents development progress report
Second product –Project documents development progress report
Third product –Project documents development progress report
Fourth product –Project documents development progress report
Fifth product –Project documents development progress report
Sixth product –Project documents development progress report
Seventh product –Project documents development progress report
Eighth product –Project documents development progress report
Ninth product –Project documents development progress report
Tenth product –Final Project Document Development Report
Education

Third -level professional in information technologies or related careers, with specific experience in software documentation.
Experience

At least 3 of specific experience in software documentation in development projects, verifiable through work certificates.
Experience in handling collaborative tools.
Drafting technical documents such as flow diagrams, use cases, database structures.
Participation in functional test processes or quality control (test documentation, results).
Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

All activities will take place in Quito, Ecuador.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found atthis link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies– behavioural indicators

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements