Senior Application Consultan

Job Ref.: 0700-10-006
Position: Senior Application Consultant in Computer

Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2011
Position Category: IT Positions
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: One Year Renewable

Duties and responsibilities:
* Detailed hands-on responsibility for business requirement gathering, analysis, testing and implementation of new releases and applications.
• Gathers and documents the functional requirements/change requests and technical and functional specifications, working with the business contact points for finalizations and signoffs.

• Evaluates current business and system processes and workflows processes of the University and identifies opportunities to capitalize on technology for improvements.
• Collaborates with the relevant user groups to gather all necessary information and documentation and undertake business process mapping/ re-engineering activities.
• Ensures that all management information and reporting needs of users are met; Understands all parameters set-up in the application; Conducts feasibility studies for proposed changes to the implemented applications.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the business and technical functions of the applications supporting the University’s process.
• Ensures consistent implementation of standard application implementation/development methodologies, SDLC and tools; Coordinates with the Administration Information System Developer to ensure any development/modifications adhere to design and user specifications and facilitates any clarification on requirements that may be required.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation, such as specifications, sign-offs, procedures to be followed by users, coordinating with the Head of Policy and Documentation.
• Develops, coordinates and/or conducts training of users to ensure applications are applied in an optimum manner; maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant Oracle modules and industry best practices to support administrative departments.
• Maintains the security and confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information or data in any medium regarding the Qatar University or its students, faculty, or staff. Accessing or disclosing such information or data must be deemed necessary for the performance of one’s job responsibilities and must be authorized by the employee’s supervisor.
• Performs other related functions and duties as assigned.

Competencies:
Proficiency in some combination of the following is required with emphasis on Oracle e-Business Suite, Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Developer Tools, Unix/Linux, Windows/NT, PL/SQL, etc.
• Familiarity with Higher Education administrative business processes strongly preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of superior customer service standards and practices.
• Available to work after hours and/or weekends and on-call, as specified by supervisor.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science discipline or equivalent with a minimum of Eight years experience in a software development environment using a database management system, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of Oracle e-Business Suite's HRMS/Financials/EAM/Procurement is desired. Strong SQL and relational database experience, solid experience in Application Engine, Component Interface, Workflow, Oracle Tools, Designer, application of upgrade/Bundles, and possess UNIX knowledge.

Required Documents:
1. QU eRecruitment online application;
2. Curriculum vitae/resume with cover letter;
3. At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.

Benefits:
1. Competitive tax-free salary;
2. Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law;
3. Annual round trip air tickets for candidate and dependents according to HRM Law;
4. Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members;
5. Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law;
6. End-of-contract indemnity.

Recruitment Services
Human Resources Department
P.O.Box 2713
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 485 2044
Recruiting@qu.edu.qa