Edutrack Officer - Web and Mobile Application Development at GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) - 2 Openings

GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a policy-driven humanitarian, non-governmental organization that implements her program through a revitalized partnership. It is a non-profit organization with a mandate of making the lives of vulnerable people better, those affected by disaster or crisis. GPON is presently operating in the Northeastern regional part of Nigeria where we have reached over 100,000 lives with relief materials, child protection services. GBV mitigation services, livelihood skill-building, health services, and Education support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Edutrack Officer - Web and Mobile Application Development

Locations: Katsina and Zamfara
Employment Type: Full Time 
Reports To: IT coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

• App Development & Management: Lead the development of Edutarcl, an application dedicated to tracking humanitarian education initiatives in emergencies, including the app's design, coding, testing, and deployment on mobile and web platforms.
• Data Integration & Storage: Ensure the app integrates a robust data storage and management system that securely hosts all relevant information, providing easy access for users to program metrics, reports, and updates.
• User Experience (UX) & Interface (UI) Design: Design user-friendly, intuitive interfaces to enhance accessibility and ease of use for users across different digital literacy levels.
• Maintenance & Updates: Regularly maintain the app to improve functionality, address any technical issues, and implement periodic updates to align with organizational needs and technological advancements.
• Data Security: Establish strong data security protocols within the application to protect sensitive information and comply with relevant data protection regulations.
• Training & Support: Provide training and ongoing support to end-users to ensure smooth adoption and efficient use of the Edutarcl platform.
• Website Management: Manage and maintain the organization’s website, ensuring alignment with brand standards, regular content updates, and optimal performance.

Experience and technical competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in web and mobile application development, preferably in non-profit or humanitarian sectors.
• Strong skills in programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Swift, Java) and development frameworks (e.g., React, Flutter).
• Experience with database management and data security best practices.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with humanitarian data management or education technology.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting and server management (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Behaviours (Values in Practice):
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling GPON values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for GPON, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Salary
N500,000 - N700,000 Monthly.

Conditions:

• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws.
• The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• GPON provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• GPON encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.