Management Information System (MIS) Consultant, Market Development Facility

Job title: Management Information System (MIS) Consultant, Market Development Facility

Company: The Palladium Group


Job description: Management Information System (MIS) Consultant, Market Development Facility

• We are on the hunt for a MIS consultant to keep who will be the hero behind the scenes, developing dashboards, managing databases, and making sure our SharePoint apps are top-notch
• Short term opportunity; up to 120 days over a period of 12 months
• Home-based / remote inputs

About Market Development FacilityMarket Development Facility is an Australian Government funded multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries.We connect individuals, businesses, governments and NGOs with each other, and with markets at home and abroad. This enhances investment and coordination and allows partnerships to flourish, strengthening inclusive economic growth.MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT). It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.The Role
MDF is looking to engage a consultant to provide support to the MDF Team in managing and maintaining the MDF Management Information System (MIS). The MIS serves as an aggregator of different data MDF collects and reports on. The MIS is already developed on the MDF SharePoint site and accessible to authorised MDF personnel. It is a comprehensive, interconnected system providing users access to view predefined reports (visualised in PowerBI), administer different trackers and refresh a range of databases.Key responsibilities:Database and SharePoint App Development:

• Develop additional applications, dashboards, databases, and reports using PowerBI.
• Create SharePoint integrated applications (e.g., staff leave and travel requests) with Microsoft PowerApps.
• Share MIS reports with MDF users.

Database Management:

• Maintain and upgrade existing databases, reports, and trackers.
• Ensure seamless operation of online aggregation and finance applications.
• Keep SharePoint trackers fully operational and resolve queries promptly.
• Troubleshoot and debug SQL database issues on PowerBI.

For full Terms of Reference(TOR), click .Requirements
Essential Criteria

• Strong software development skills with Microsoft technology stack (C#, .NET, SQL, Office365).
• At least five years of experience with Software Development Lifecycle Management and developing SharePoint apps (On-prem and Online).
• Extensive experience with cloud-based solutions (preferably Azure PaaS) and data visualisation tools (PowerBI).
• Experience building provider-hosted SharePoint Add-ins.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, including the ability to produce concise analytical reports.
• Ability to dedicate at least one full working day (8 hours) weekly for MDF MIS management and be available to have weekly update calls with the MDF MIS team.
• Ability to visualize data points in clear manner and understand the client requirements.

Desirable Criteria

• Education: at least a Bachelor’s Degree in computer sciences. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Project management experience will be considered a plus.

How to ApplyBy clicking on “Apply Now”, please submit your application online by attaching the following: including your CV, cover letter and optional to attach sample of work that is relevant to the terms of reference outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.Closing date: Midnight 28th April 2025 AEST.About PalladiumPalladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Expected salary:

Location: Australia

Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:08:54 GMT

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