Assistant Web and Database Specialist (BoBLME Project)

চাকরির বিবরণ

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports member countries in promoting sustainable management of natural resources, enhancing food security, and strengthening environmental governance through evidence-based policies and innovative technologies. The Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BoBLME) Project is a regional initiative that aims to improve the sustainable management of coastal and marine resources in the Bay of Bengal through strengthened institutional capacity, ecosystem-based management, biodiversity conservation, and enhanced regional cooperation. In Bangladesh, the project supports national efforts to improve marine and coastal resource management by strengthening data systems, information sharing mechanisms, and decision-support tools for government agencies and other stakeholders. The position is located at the FAO Representation in Bangladesh (FAOBD) under the BoBLME Project. The Assistant Web and Database Specialist will support the design, development, administration, and maintenance of project databases, web applications, dashboards, and information management systems, working closely with project personnel, government counterparts, technical experts, and partner institutions. Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Deputy FAO Representative, the Specialist (SC 7) will provide technical leadership on database management, web systems development, and digital information management, related to forest monitoring, carbon accounting, and resource information systems used by the Bangladesh Forest Department and project stakeholders. Type: Non-staff opportunity, National Project Personnel (NPP); duration 11 months with possibility of extension; duty station Dhaka.

দায়িত্ব

• Review existing Forest Department database applications and prepare technical assessments and system development plans
• Design, optimize and maintain relational database management systems (RDBMS) for forestry-related datasets
• Upgrade and maintain the Emission Factor Database (EFDB)
• Digitize, standardize and consolidate legacy forestry records into centralized databases
• Maintain and enhance project web portals and associated applications
• Develop and deploy interactive dashboards and reporting tools
• Support server administration and application performance optimization
• Implement role-based access control and user authentication systems
• Develop standards for data management and metadata documentation
• Harmonize and integrate data from multiple forest inventories and forestry datasets
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot technical issues; ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of project databases
• Conduct training sessions for Forest Department and project personnel on database and web system management
• Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, SOPs, and developer guides
• Coordinate with consultants, government counterparts, and project stakeholders; perform other related duties as assigned by FAO management

যোগ্যতা

• University degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or a related field
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in web application development, database administration, information systems management, software development, database design, system architecture, or related ICT fields
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Bangla
• National of Bangladesh
• Demonstrated experience in designing and administering enterprise-level relational database management systems (RDBMS)
• Proven experience in web portal development, server administration, and deployment of multi-user information systems
• Experience in database migration, system integration, API development, and dashboard creation
• Strong knowledge of database security, backup and disaster recovery mechanisms
• Experience with open-source web technologies and database platforms
• Experience in developing technical specifications, SOPs, and user documentation
• Demonstrated experience in delivering training and providing technical guidance to institutional stakeholders
• Experience working with government agencies, development organizations, forestry, environmental, or natural resource management projects would be an asset
• FAO core competencies: Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Apply through the FAO online recruitment portal and attach a letter of motivation; only applications received through the portal are considered. FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process

দক্ষতা

• API Development
• Dashboards
• Database Administration
• Database Security
• RDBMS
• Server Administration
• Web Development