ECO Consult Hiring for Oracle Developer for Process Automation at Amman, Jordan Full Time

SCOPE OF WORK

Short-Term Consultant Oracle Developer for Process Automation

Project Background

The Jordan Public Financial Management Activity (PFMA) aims to work in partnership with USAID/Jordan and the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to improve Jordan’s revenue system and enhance their budget management process. PFMA will build the capacity of the Jordanian Ministry of Finance and other government institutions to modernize the revenue collection system, encourage compliance—including making it easier for taxpayers to comply with tax obligations—upgrade public procurement management, and improve budget planning, preparation, and execution. Key objectives include: 1) improving the revenue raising system; 2) streamlining the budget management process; 3) optimizing public expenditure management; and 4) implementing crosscutting Public Financial Management reforms such as interventions to address COVID-19. Through a combination of technical assistance, capacity building, and facilitation, tangible and measurable results are expected during the anticipated five-year duration of the activity.

Position Description:

The Oracle Developer for Process Automation will be responsible for providing technical assistance for Objective 1, Improve Revenue Raising System, activity 1.1.6.4 – FY23 Support DLS in conducting business transformation activities, by automating the services of the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS). The consultant will be responsible for requirements gathering, automation, testing, and knowledge transfer for all the newly developed applications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Oracle Developer for Process Automation will be responsible for contributing to achieving milestones and deliverables related to activities in Objective 1, including:

• Review the targeted scope of services for automation and collect the needed information related to these services.
• Review the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the services.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to identify the needed functionalities of the applications.
• Develop Software Requirements Specifications document and obtain DLS approval.
• Develop an implementation plan according to the available resources and priorities.
• Develop prototype APIs, web services, and back-end modules to validate technical concepts and feasibility.
• Utilize the expertise in Oracle Forms to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces and forms for the application.
• Integrate Oracle Forms applications with the underlying Oracle databases to ensure seamless data flow and storage.
• Coordinate and work with DLS to develop the database objects needed for the new applications.
• Participate in the development and execution of code and unit tests to ensure the accuracy, functionality, and reliability of Oracle Forms applications.
• Coordinate with DLS to publish the new applications.
• Develop the developer guidelines for the new applications and ensure all stored procedures, functions, or any other code snippets are well documented and commented on.
• Work with DLS IT to transfer knowledge and ensure their capabilities to maintain the applications.
• Any additional tasks or duties requested by the ICT Project Manager for Revenue Mobilization

Qualifications:

• Higher education degree in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oracle Forms application development
• Proficiency in Oracle Forms development, including designing and creating user interfaces and forms.
• Strong understanding of Oracle databases and SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience in working with Oracle databases and PL/SQL.
• Experience in WebLogic Configuration
• Experience in code and unit testing to ensure application quality and functionality.
• Knowledge + familiarity of Web Services, API development, and back-end modules development.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and business stakeholders.
• Very good knowledge in business analysis
• Very good knowledge in unit testing and QA tools and procedures
• years of experience working in similar tasks with high level clients and donor agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build strong recommendation cases for the short list candidates
• High analytical skills with ability to think tactically and strategically and provide clear recommendations
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.