MINISTRY: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
JOB TITLE: ANALYST PROGRAMMER
RESPONSIBLE TO: INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER
END DATE: 31ST DECEMBER 2019 (WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION)
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Analyst Programmer for Government of Lesotho Management Information system for Social Assistance (LeMISSA)
Job Summary:
To provide office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, policies and monitoring administrative projects for the Social Assistance programme.
Main Duties:
The main duties of the Analyst Programmer include ensuring proper design, development & execution of software and computer systems for Social Assistance Programmes. He/she will also be responsible for implementing designs by writing computer programs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, analyse, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations.
- Apply system-analyst techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software or systems functional specifications
- Arrange project requirements in programming sequence by analysing requirements; preparing a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic.
- Program the computer by encoding project requirements in computer language; entering coded information into the computer.
- Analyse user information system needs.
- Document the functionality and requirements.
- Research, evaluate and recommend solutions and appropriate technology to meet user’s needs.
- Provides reference for use of prime and personal computers by writing and maintaining user documentation; maintaining a help desk.
- Maintains computer systems and programming guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains applications by evaluating client needs; analysing requirements; developing software systems.
- Responsible for creating test scenarios and User Acceptance Test.
- Responsible for training users/consumers of the system.
Analyst Programmer Requirements and Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field with at least 3 years experience in systems design, programming and/or systems software and support.
OR
- Bachelors Degree in in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field with at least 5 year’s experience in systems design, programming and/or systems software and support.
- Developer experience in C#, ASP.net, JavaScript, JQuery etc.
- Windows .NET Framework, including VB.Net and ASP.Net programming experience preferred.
- Database design/administration experience (Design, implementation, modification,
- Proficient in writing fine-tuned SQL queries, stored procedures (eg. PL/SQL code) and working with data in relational databases like SQL Server, MySQL etc.
- Ability to: Recognize and resolve system related problems; work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines.
- Knowledge of Social Assistance Programs will be an added advantage.
Skills
- Able to work under pressure.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Must be available to work in districts and hard to reach places when necessary.
- Must be able to work in a team.
- Must be innovative and diverse.
- Fluent in English and Sesotho.
How to apply
- Applications should be delivered by original signed hard copy and clearly marked “application for the position of “ANALYST PROGRAMMER”. Interested persons should forward their applications, curriculum vitae and certified copies of educational certificates on or before Friday, 24th May, 2019 at 12h00 noon and deliver their hard copies to:
Human Resources Office, Ministry of Social Development, 3rd Floor Pension Fund Building, Constitution Road, Maseru.