DODMA, as the lead coordination agency, manages all information on disasters and provides regular reports to international agreements that Malawi is part of. However, managing, analysing and packaging credible information depends on how vital the source of information is and how the information is accessible to stakeholders in usable products. Against this background and increasing shocks in Malawi, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs has started decentralizing its function and strengthening local-level disaster risk management. The DODMA is also working Disaster Information Hub (DIH) and a Disaster Risk Management Information System (DRMIS) which is being piloted in Phalombe, Mangochi, Chikwawa and Balaka districts for a start, which is aimed at automating disaster information for a more effortless flow of information and quicker analysis for decision making. However, with the system being rolled out with a scope of expanding countrywide, the demand for managing all the different pieces of data and information is imminent, necessitating strengthening the current capacity at DODMA to manage the demand.

As part of strengthening the information management system, the services of a Programer – Information Management Unit are sought to support the work of maintaining the information management system. The role is to develop and maintain applications as requested by DoDMA.

• Implement and maintain software applications specifically the DIH, DRMIS and 5Ws and update the design and architectural documents.
• Implement and maintain the open-source dashboard that fully meets the specifications defined by DoDMA and the stakeholders’ required language and frameworks. The platform must be customizable, fully in compliance with DoDMA specifications, and can be scaled into a full-fledged and functional integrated web-based M&E dashboard of the national government.
• Allow main three methods of input from users: (i) use of APIs, (ii) upload of CSV file, or (iii) direct input to the system.
• Ensure effective integration of the front-end code, (i.e., every functionality of the dashboard works and performs it in the most efficient and fastest way possible).
• Integrate code to automate specific functions such as notifications for new users, maintenance tasks, etc.
• Ensure robust database security features for data submitted, reported, and uploaded into the dashboard.
• Streamline the process of accessing data sets from the dashboard so that the website loads as fast as possible and its functionality is carried out as quickly as possible.
• Work with CIMO and perform day-to-day tasks as directed
• Coordinate data collection in the field in collaboration with the assigned supervisor
• Report all findings that are necessary or beneficial to the improvement of Information systems on the ground.
• Deliver a live demonstration of system features/capabilities during regular meetings with UNDP CO and local and national government representatives. Ensure that the interface results in positive user interaction and usability

Digital & innovation: Digital product design

• Ability to design digital products which are user-centred, intuitive, functional and achieve desired outcomes

Digital & innovation: Digital product management

• Ability to design and lead digital product development including testing, ongoing product iteration, product strategy and delivery.

Digital & Innovation: Digital business analysis

• Ability to support digital business processes across a range of digital projects, programmes and activities.

Digital & Innovation: User-centred design, user research, user testing

• Knowledge of user-centred design methodologies and ability to apply them practically

Digital & Innovation: Digital inclusion

• Knowledge of how digital inclusion works, opportunities and challenges for governments and society

Digital & Innovation: Programming, Web and App Development

• Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private Ability to build websites, platforms and apps that are effective and intuitive to use.

Digital & Innovation: Agile methodology and processes

• Ability to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement.
• Ability to manage a self-organising cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improvise and quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.