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MINISTRY OF GENDER, YOUTH, SPORTS, ARTS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TERMS OF REFERENCE

Analyst Programmer for Government of Lesotho Management Information system for Social Assistance

  1. Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to detail the Terms of Reference (TORS) for Analyst Programmer who will assist the department of Information Systems to support the Social Assistance Programs to use the current MIS e­fficiently and effectively and also assist in the process of integration of other related programs in future.

  • Background

The Ministry with the assistance of EU and UNICEF has developed a Management Information System for Social Assistance (MISSA) to manage its social assistance programmes. The system is web-based and runs on a Microsoft platform. It works in conjunction with a mobile application that was developed to facilitate timely data collections and entry. Ideally the system needs to be managed and supported by different technical officers for it to produce intended results for the programmes.

  • Objectives

The general objective of the Analyst Programmer is to ensure 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.

  • Analyst Programmer 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.
  • Analyse user information system needs. • Document the functionality and requirements and update system documentation.
  • Research, evaluate and recommend solutions and appropriate technology to meet user’s needs Maintains computer systems and programming guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.    
  • Responsible for creating test scenarios and User Acceptance Test.
  • Responsible for training users/consumers of the system.
  • Develop, Test, publish/Deploy and Monitor API.
  • Analyst Programmer requirements and qualifications
  • Bachelor‘s Degree in Computer science, Information systems or equivalent qualification in computer related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems design, programming and/or systems software and support.
  • Intensive experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • 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 ‑ ne-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 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.
  • Duration of the contract

The duration of the contract is two (2) years.

  • Submission:

Interested candidates should submit letter of expression of interest, applications accompanied by detailed CVs, and certified copies of their academic and training certificates and National Identity as well as two (2) reference letters on or before 18th August 2023 16:30pm to the under-mentioned address or email to [email protected] in a PDF format or zipped folder.

Director Human Resources

Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts and Social Development

3rd Floor Post office building

Maseru 100, Lesotho.

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