Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi

Position Title: Computer Programmer - All Interested Applicants

Open Period: 09/21/2020 - 10/02/2020

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Computer Programmer.

DUTIES

• The position incumbent designs and develops both new and enhancements to software applications and business process solutions that meet Mission Nairobi's specifications. This will be done utilizing the Department of State approved business applications such as Microsoft Forms, Power Automate (formerly Flow), PowerApps, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Additionally, responsibilities include providing Tier II and III level application support to customers, which includes users and IT specialists. This includes, but is not limited to, installations, quality assurance, and problem resolution tasks for enterprise applications. The position will be supervised by an Information Management Specialist in the Information Programs Center (IPC).

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• User support experience in assisting and training personnel in network applications. Business analysis and user requirements gathering.
• Experience with Visual Studio IDE and programming skills in .NET, C# and/or VB.
• Experience creating web user interface using ASP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery.
• Experience with database development, SQL and ORM technologies. Microsoft SharePoint configuration and customizations including other Microsoft cloud and data mining products.  

Five years of dedicated experience as an application developer or computer programmer at a medium to large-sized firm is required.

LANGUAGE: 

English (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required (This may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong prioritization and decision making skills with sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and/or discuss information with others so as to provide advice and recommendations involving somewhat complex issues.
• Range of technical abilities to independently understand and resolve routine and non-routine software/hardware issues.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All interested applicants click on the link //erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=cw5qawvnpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=16222&orgId=25 to submit your application before 2nd  October 2020