Responsibilities and tasks:

• Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Chief of Party - SERVIR-HKH, the Geospatial Application Developer will be responsible for designing and developing geospatial applications on desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
• Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Analyse user requirement, and design and develop geospatial applications to meet user demand
• Design and develop responsive and user-friendly UI design of web mapping applications
• Develop web mapping applications including both front-end and back-end components
• Develop where necessary server-side geoprocessing services to carry out on-the-fly spatial analysis and present results in the form of maps, charts, tables, etc.
• Develop automation tools where necessary to carry out ETL jobs
• Create regular versioning and backups of codes using version control programmes like Git
• Prepare technical documents of the applications developed.

Qualifications and experience:

• A postgraduate degree in computer science/geoinformatics or related subjects with at least three years of relevant work experience is required. A first-level university degree in combination with six years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Strong programming skills in Python with proven web development experience in Django/Flask
• Good working experience in Linux environment
• Proven experience in engaging with various users to design and develop user-friendly geospatial applications
• Good knowledge of and experience in working with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as UX/UI design of web-based applications
• Good experience in designing and developing spatial and non-spatial databases
• Proven skills in working with MS SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Experience in developing web mapping application using standard APls such as ArcGIS JavaScript API, Google Maps API, OpenLayers, Leaflet, etc.
• Experience in mobile application development is an advantage
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.

Skills and competencies:

• Cross-cultural impact: Adapts to various customs and practices
• Result and impact orientation: Works in challenging situations to generate concrete results, successfully transforming output to outcome
• Teamwork and cooperation: Solicits ideas and opinions to help form specific plans and take decisions cohesively
• Analytical thinking: Simplifies complex issues to identify the essence of a problem or opportunity in order to make effective, timely decisions
• Behavioural flexibility and managing change: Adapts to change and adjusts to new responsibilities and circumstances
• Networking and stakeholder management: Maintains existing networks with strategic institutions, and effectively communicates with stakeholders
• Continuous improvement and innovation: Spots opportunities for improvement, encourages new ideas, and implements new technologies to enhance workflow
• Impactful communication: Is an active listener and able to tailor convincing messages for different audiences, integrating ideas from several sources.

Duration:

This is a two-year project position with a probation period of six months, starting as soon as possible. Possibility of an extension subject to performance and ICIMOD's future funding levels.

Remuneration:

Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes provident fund, health insurance, severance pay, education grant, and paid leave. For expatriates there is tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for home country tax payments. Expatriate staff are also entitled to home leave ticket, as well as a removal and installation allowance.

Remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy:

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at the organisational and programmatic levels.

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