Job Opportunities at RIMES

Assignment Title: Individual Consultant – Full Stack Developer – RDAS – Regional

Open Period: 2 October 2023 – 1 November 2023

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) has received/has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia (CARE) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (the Services) include an individual consultant – Full Stack Developer –RDAS – Regional who is to support the CARE Component 1 in completing the RDAS. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest or can be found at this website: www.rimes.int or via the address given below.

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES)
2nd Floor, Outreach Building,
Asian Institute of Technology Campus,
Klong Nung, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) now invites eligible individual consultants (Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide a CV demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

Knowledge: At least a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other related fields

Experience

• Minimum experience of 5 years in software development, with a proven track record in full system development
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing data analytics and geospatial data applications
• Demonstrable experience in working with multidimensional scientific datasets including NetCDF and HDF5, preferably in Python
• Demonstrated experience in using Angular, Microservices, and React JS, with strong knowledge of Javascript, HTML, AJAX, and/or CSS, and authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, and/or OpenID Connect
• Demonstrated experience in using cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Demonstrated experience in containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience in using DevOps practices and tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins, and/or Ansible)
• Experience in designing/developing RESTful APIs using tools such as Swagger, Postman, and/or Insomnia
• Knowledge of security best practices for APIs, including encryption, tokenization, and rate limiting

Skills and abilities

• Backend: Competence in using Python (Django), Node (Express), or PHP (Laravel)
• Frontend: Competence in using Angular/any other framework based on JS
• Database: Competence in using MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB
• OS: Competence in using Linux
• Strong skill in integrating into systems visualization/mapping/AI and ML libraries, ETL applications and GIS databases, and cloud deployment requirements, including but not limited to:
  1. AI/ML Libraries: NumPy, SciPy, and TensorFlow for scientific data analytics and visualization, and for deep learning implementation
  2. Open-source Databases: MySQL and PostgreSQL, and Web mapping libraries such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, or Mapbox-GL with data source format support (utfgrid, WFS, WMS, GPX, KML, geoJSON, XYZ, vector tiles, etc.)
  3. Cloud and server deployment: server configuration, server licensing, processing, memory locks, and optimum bandwidth requirements
• Strong written and verbal command of English

Personal qualities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to plan and organize work independently; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high commitment to responsibility and work quality; ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and/or within a multicultural team; openness/receptiveness to critique for enhancing work and outputs.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Expressions of Interest (REoI).

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours Bangkok Standard Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by November 1, 2023.

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES)
Attn: Dusadee Padungkul, Head, Operational Support Department
2nd Floor, Outreach Building, Asian Institute of Technology Campus,
Klong Nung, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
E-mail: rimesprocurement@rimes.int

OTHER JOB VACANCIES

Position Title 1: Senior Oceanographer

Open Period: 2 October 2023 – 1 November 2023

Position Description: The Senior Oceanographer is responsible for supporting the development and application of ocean/coastal models within the region and is part of an OIS/ earthquake and tsunami investigation team at RIMES’ regional facility for tsunami warning.

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract

Duty station: Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge: A Ph.D. in Oceanography, Marine Science, or a related field

Experience: Extensive experience in designing and leading oceanographic research projects and field campaigns

Skills and Abilities:
• Proven track record of conducting impactful oceanographic research, demonstrated through publications and contributions to the field
• Proficiency in oceanographic data collection methods, equipment, and analysis techniques
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and modeling
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a collaborative approach to teamwork

Personal Qualities:
Excellent interpersonal skills; team-oriented work style; interest and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges; a creative problem-solver; willingness to work hard; willingness to travel under sometimes adverse conditions; ability to work long hours and under pressure; a good sense of humor and fun, but with seriousness on the quality and excellence of work.

Immediate Supervisor: The staff shall report to the Director Program Unit

Duration: 1 year (extendable for longer-term employment, based on satisfactory performance)

Probationary period: 120 Days.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should send their application letter, resume, salary expectation, and 2 references in PDF format to rimeshra@rimes.int by midnight of 1 November 2023, Bangkok time.
• Please state “Senior Oceanographer: Your Name” in the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Position Title 2: Full Stack Developer – Earthquake, Tsunami, and Ocean Systems

Open Period: 3 October – 2 November 2023

Position Description: The Full Stack Developer – Earthquake, Tsunami, and Ocean Systems is responsible for developing/enhancing and/or customizing the Decision Support Systems (DSSs) for earthquake, tsunami, and ocean applications, and is part of an earthquake and tsunami investigation team at RIMES’ regional facility for tsunami warning.

Duty station: RIMES Regional Facility, AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge: At least Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, information and communication technology, or a related field

Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills; demonstrated ability to plan and organize work independently; sound judgment and reasoning ability; excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Personal Qualities: Excellent inter-personal skills and team-oriented work style; high level of patience and professionalism; ability to remain calm when dealing with crisis; ability to keep confidential matters private; interest in working in a multi-cultural environment; strong desire to learn; willingness to work hard; a good sense of humor and fun, but with seriousness on the quality and excellence of work

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

System development:

• Develop/Enhance/Customize front-end applications, databases, and required modules/ functionalities to support the earthquake monitoring and tsunami warning operations, ocean/coastal applications, including, but not limited to, ocean state forecast, tsunami, storm surge, oil spill, coral bleaching, sea level rise, potential fishing zones, sea rescue, etc.
• Develop and/or integrate existing plugins, APIs, Microservices, Angular-based components
• Handle and utilize different data formats including XLS, CSV, XML, NetCDF, HDF5, etc. in tool development
• Visualize data using web GIS-based technologies
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Ensure optimum system performance, upgrade or enhance existing features/ functionalities, troubleshoot and debug programming issues
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and user manuals

Operational support to 24/7 earthquake and tsunami services:

• Ensure shift operations are carried out in compliance with RIMES SOP/RTWP standards
• Ensure proper handover of information, duties, and responsibilities between shift owners and communication of problems/issues encountered during operations
• Operate the RIMES seismic and sea level monitoring systems for the determination of the location, magnitude, and tsunami potential of any earthquake occurring in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian regions and decision support system for dissemination of earthquake alerts and tsunami advisories
• Prepare and issue tsunami advisories to national warning centers of member countries during a tsunami emergency
• Ensure that tsunami advisories are properly relayed and coordinated with other RTWPs to avoid confusion and to complement watches issued by these providers
• Prepare a situation report for earthquake events with magnitude 6.5 and above
• Recommend and implement improvements in earthquake monitoring and tsunami warning capabilities

Reporting: Team Leader – Earthquake, Tsunami, and Ocean Systems Department

Contract Duration: The contract will initially be for one year and will be extended upon satisfactory completion of 120 days probationary term and each annual performance review.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra@rimes.int by midnight of 2 November 2023, Bangkok time.
• Please state “Full Stack Developer – Earthquake, Tsunami, and Ocean Systems : Your Name “ the Subject line of the email.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Position Title 3: Information, Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist

Open Period: 2 October 2023 – 1 November 2023

Position Description: The Information, Communication and Knowledge Management (ICKM) Specialist, reporting to the Head of Risk Knowledge Applications Department, will lead the implementation and further development of RIMES’ ICKM strategy to: increase RIMES staff access to information; communicate RIMES work to external audiences; capture, package and disseminate knowledge from project implementation; and foster staff learning, exchange of insights, collaboration and innovation. He/she will support RIMES goals by ensuring seamless information flow, effective communication strategies, and optimal knowledge utilization across RIMES’ departments and stakeholders.

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract

Duty station: Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge: Bachelor, preferably Master, degree in communications, international development, or other relevant social science

Experience: Demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing an ICKM strategy; At least 4 years of experience in organizational learning and in capturing and communicating knowledge from development projects

Skills and Abilities:

• English proficiency in communication, presentation, and report writing;
• Demonstrated research skills, and ability to package information for different audiences;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with information management systems, content management systems, data analysis tools, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders

Personal Qualities: 

• Self-motivated, with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities
• Analytical mindset and ability to derive insights from data to drive improvements
• Flexible and able to work hard independently and in a team

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Information Management:

• Develop and implement information management policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Establish systems for efficient information capture, storage, retrieval, and archival
• Regularly assess information needs, and recommend improvements to information management systems

Communication:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for RIMES’ stakeholders
• Collaborate with relevant departments, teams and units to create engaging and informative content (e.g., brochures, posters, videos, newsletters, fact sheets, press releases, annual reports), facilitate production and dissemination through various communication channels (i.e., website, social media, email, etc.)
• Monitor communication channels for feedback and insights, and adjust strategies accordingly
• Plan and organize events, webinars, and workshops
• Implement and further develop RIMES’ graphic identity system
• Assist in improving, and maintaining RIMES website and social media accounts

Knowledge Management:

• Design and implement a knowledge management framework to capture, organize, and share organizational knowledge
• Work with technical experts to identify and document experiences, best practices, lessons learned, and case studies then package these for dissemination
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning sessions to improve awareness, foster learning, enhance collaboration and innovation as well as exchange of insights among RIMES staff
• Introduce intranet portals, databases, collaboration tools and other program to promote knowledge sharing

Others:

• Collaborate with departments to identify information and knowledge gaps, and provide solutions
• Work closely with the Systems Research and Development Department to ensure the functionality and security of information management systems
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and best practices
• Any other relevant work assigned by the Head of Risk Knowledge Applications Department

Immediate Supervisor: The staff shall report to the Director – RIMES Program Unit

Duration: 1 year (extendable for longer-term employment, based on satisfactory performance)

Probationary period: 120 Days.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references in PDF format to rimeshra@rimes.int by midnight of 1 November 2023, Bangkok time.
• Please state “Information, Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist (ICKM): Your Name “the Subject line of the email.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head-Operational Support

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.