Maldives
TERMS OF REFERENCE for IT CONSULTANT
As the announcement made from this authority on (IUL)202-A/1/2021/9 ( 31st January 2021) in order to recruit an IT consultant, did not receive enough applications , the announcement is dropped and re-announce to recruit and applicable candidate for the post of and IT Consultant.
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is seeking a well-qualified and experienced ICT Consultant to work closely and assist the in-house IT section of Maldives Transport Authority.
Scope of Work.
- Gather system requirements for the unsolved problems and existing information systems to better automate and standardize business functions by conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
- Investigate, analyze and make recommendations to management regarding technology improvements, upgrades, and modifications.
- Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
- Development of software application systems as per the management requirements.
- Work with end-users and internal staff to provide proactive support to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Write, revise and maintain software program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in accordance with standards.
- Develop a mobile application for the online services to ease the user experience for its users.
- Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
- Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
Time frame
1 year (Renewable based on performance)
Qualification and Experience
- The applicant should pass the mandatory practical exam.
- Relevant IT qualification with a minimum of 10 year’s experience.
- Knowledge of handling databases and extracting data from databases developed on MS SQL Server.
- Knowledge and expertise in data migration work
- Demonstrate fluency in using PHP Laravel programming language and MySQL/MariaDB and other related software
- Good documentation skills
- Ability to work in a team
Added Advantage.
- Strong programming background with knowledge in modular based programming and use of emerging trends.
- Good graphics skills and knowledge in UI design to improve usability.
- Mobile Application Development skills for both IOS and Android.
- Knowledge in full software development cycle including project formulating, version control and maintenance after deployment.
- Project Management Skills – Good planning, scheduling, and analytic skills.
- Good writing skills in Dhivehi and English.
- Preferences would be given to individuals with demonstrated skills in implementing unit testing and integration testing.
- Data security knowledge and experience
Work hours
Working hours in Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation in Male’ shall be 08:00 to 14:00 from Sunday to Thursday excluding the Government holidays.
Renumeration
The IT Consultant will be remunerated on a monthly basis. Monthly salary shall be between MVR30,000 to MVR35,000 which will be based on candidate’s academic and work experience. Seven percent of the salary will be deducted under the pension scheme as per Employment Act 2008 of Maldives.
Submittal
The job applications should comprise the following documentation and late submission of any of the documents will not be accepted:
- Job application letter.
- Copy of national identity card or passport.
- Copies of accredited and attested academic certificates.
- Portfolio of Work Completed.
- Copies of reference produced by previous employers.
- CV.
Selection Criteria
The candidate shall be evaluated in the following categories.
a) Educational Qualification – 10%
b) Experience (related field) – 25%
c) Other areas outlined in TOR – 15%
d) Practical Exam -25%
e) Interview – 25%
Interview and Assessment would be conducted between 21st March 2021 and 25th March 2021
Further Information
Further information will be provided upon request through email to [email protected]
In this context, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation invites interested candidates to send applications, along with relevant documents to:
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
M.Chanbeylee Villa
Majeedhee Magu Male’, 20337
Republic of Maldives.
Phone: + (960) 3037300
OR email to:[email protected]
Due Date: 18th March 2021, 14:00