The AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria (APIN) Vacancy : Senior Database Programmer

The AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria (APIN) is a Nigerian based international non-governmental organization (INGO) recruits for Senior Database Programmer. The job holder will have responsibility for providing a wide range of proactive administrative and executive support to the CEO's Office, including activity planning, documentation, communication and reporting. SENIOR DATABASE PROGRAMMER (ABUJA) CLOSING DATE: 14TH FEBRUARY, 2012 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The position holder will lead the database management team to support the maintenance of existing database platforms and to develop new ones to meet new donor data reporting requirements o Support the maintenance of existing programme databases and utilities on the file maker Pro platform o Lead the design of new database utilities on the File maker Pro platform in response to programme needs o Design new database applications and utilities on other platforms apart from File maker Pro in response to programme needs o Design and implement in conjunction with other members of the strategic information team; capacity building plans for data managers of subcontractor sites o Develop and coordinate the implementation of data cleaning strategies at the central office and subcontractor sites QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A degree in the Physical Sciences or Engineering with professional certifications in database management software (DBMS) like SQL, Delphi, SQLite, Oracle, MySQL; a second degree in Information Technology/Computer Science will be an added advantage; at least 5 years cognate work experience, three (3) of which must be in creating scripts in a development environment, testing scripts in a quality assurance environment and implementing large updates on databases. TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES The ideal job holder is expected to possess the following competencies: o Ability to provide technical support in developing and maintain database applications o Ability to maintain relational databases, including backup and recovery, schedule jobs, problem diagnosis, perform tuning, implement data models and database design. o Ability to translate business/process requirements into structured programming. He or she must be able to think logically and be able to communicate clearly with other members of the database management team. o Ability to resolve database capacity issues o Ability to work under pressure and easy adaptability o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse person groups o Willingness to do a considerable amount of local travel MODE OF APPLICATION Qualified and interested applicants should click apply button below and complete the online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications  listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's name. All applications must be submitted online. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply. APPLY NOW