DataBase Administrator ...

Job Description

IFAD is an International Financial Institution and a Specialized Agency of the United Nations whose mission is to enable poor rural people to overcome poverty. IFAD’s headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and its staff work with poor rural people, their governments, communities and organizations in more than 80 countries to develop and finance programmes and projects aimed at increasing rural productivity and incomes.

Division Context

Information and Communications Technology Division is responsible for providing information technology solutions and services to support the operations of the Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Application Services Administrator, ICT, the incumbent is primarily responsible for implementing and managing multi-platform database engines, data warehouses and multi-tier application middleware. Responsibilities include the installation, management and technical support of IFAD’s application infrastructure components, including web, application and report servers. The incumbent will: • Install, test, maintain, upgrade and administer IFAD’s database management systems, applying patches and ensuring database availability and performance through proactive monitoring, tuning and problem resolution. • Develop database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata); maintain a detailed inventory of all corporate databases including descriptions, storage usage, location, database engine and other relevant information. • Ensure that procedures for data storage, archival, back-up and restore are effectively in place and usable when required; implement the necessary procedures to ensure the integrity and security of IFAD’s databases. • Support the middleware platforms that underpin ERP and other in-house developed enterprise applications running on multi-tier configurations; proactively monitor middleware systems, optimizing application performance and keeping availability within target service levels. • Provide technical support for the design and implementation of data warehouses; provide technical advice and support to the Application Development Team regarding database and data warehouse matters. • Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Education: • University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field Knowledge/Experience: • Minimum of five years of professional experience in managing, implementing and administering database engines in a medium-large corporate environment • Proven experience in implementing and supporting Oracle Database Management Systems essential • Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence essential • Command of Windows and Linux Operating Systems essential • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Sybase ASE desirable • Solid understanding of middleware components including BEA Web Logic, BEA Tuxedo, Apache and Tomcat desirable • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture desirable • Working knowledge of IBM Tivoli Storage Management desirable

Tech/Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical ability and effective problem-solving skills • Demonstrated capacity to work in a complex setting, requiring application of sound judgment and flexibility • Developed planning/organizational skills, with the ability to set clear priorities, work systematically and meet deadlines • Ability to work in and build successful teams and establish harmonious working relationships in a multi-cultural setting • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Ability to write clear and concise documentation at any level of detail required; Working knowledge of another IFAD official language (Arabic, French or Spanish) an asset.

Other Information

Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD, and they may be assigned by him/her to any of the activities of IFAD, including field assignments and/or rotation within IFAD. IFAD reserves the right to appoint a candidate at the appropriate grade commensurate with experience and knowledge. Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD’s Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you so desire, only as a supplement and not a substitute to the PHF. The application should be made through the online system only. In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.