About the Role:
The primary objective of this assignment is to ensure the seamless continuation of support for the Climate and Change Disaster Risk Management System (CCDRMS) following the conclusion of warranty services provided by the vendor, BCG. This initiative plays a vital role in advancing the Asian Development Bank s (ADB) broader mission to enhance climate resilience and disaster risk management across the region. By maintaining and optimizing the CCDRMS, the project seeks to strengthen institutional capacity, enable data-driven decision-making, and ensure the system s reliability in addressing climate-related challenges. The Senior Developer will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the CCDRMS application. This includes providing ongoing support, implementing fixes, developing new features, coordinating system activities, and architecting solutions. The role also involves integrating CCDRMS with existing applications and third-party platforms, identifying and resolving application issues, and escalating them when necessary. In addition, the Senior Developer will contribute to requirements gathering, business case development, and effort estimation for system enhancements. The position reports to designated International Staff and/or senior National Staff. Key milestones for this role include: Transitioning from vendor-supported warranty to internal management Establishing robust operational protocols Identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities Optimizing system performance and integrating new functionalities Scope of Work/Responsibilities The consultant will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of the Climate and Change Disaster Risk Management System (CCDRMS) post-warranty support. The scope of work includes conducting a comprehensive assessment of the system s current functionality, providing technical support to address system issues, and implementing updates and enhancements to align the system with ADB s climate resilience and disaster risk management objectives. The consultant will collaborate with stakeholders to integrate new data sources and functionalities, develop and document operational protocols, and train ADB staff to build internal capacity for system management. These activities will ensure the CCDRMS continues to deliver reliable and actionable insights for climate and disaster risk management. Detailed Tasks/Expected Output System Assessment and Optimization: INTERNAL. This information is accessible to ADB Management and Staff. It may be shared outside ADB with appropriate permission. Conduct a detailed review of the CCDRMS s current performance and identify areas requiring improvement. Develop and implement strategies to optimize system functionality and ensure operational efficiency. Technical Support and Issue Resolution: Provide ongoing technical support to address system issues, including troubleshooting and resolving operational challenges. Ensure timely resolution of system vulnerabilities to maintain reliability. System Updates and Enhancements: Implement necessary updates and integrate new functionalities to align the system with ADB s climate resilience and disaster risk management goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate additional data sources and analytical tools. Operational Protocol Development: Develop and document comprehensive operational protocols to guide system maintenance and usage. Ensure protocols are aligned with ADB s technical standards and best practices. Capacity Building: Provide user manuals and technical documentation to support long-term system sustainability. Deliverables Production issue fix A detailed system assessment report outlining current functionality and areas for improvement. Implementation of system updates and enhancements, including integration of new functionalities and data sources. Comprehensive operational protocols and user manuals for system maintenance and usage. Training sessions and materials for ADB staff to build internal capacity for system management. Regular progress reports detailing activities undertaken, issues resolved, and system performance improvements. Requirement and Qualification (Education & Work Experience) A bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; a master s degree is preferred. At least five years of experience in technical development and system maintenance, with a focus on climate resilience or disaster risk management systems. Proven expertise in troubleshooting, system optimization, and integrating new functionalities into existing platforms. Strong knowledge of data analytics, system architecture, and operational protocols. Experience in training and capacity building, including the development of user manuals and technical documentation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Experience in requirement analysis and business process re-engineering. Prior experience in agile methodologies (experience in product management). Ability to solve complex technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge. Area Key Skills Relevant Tools Cloud & Infra Azure Admin, API Mgmt, Data Engineering, Scripting Azure API Gateway, Azure Storage Account, Azure Data Lake Backend & DB PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Django, Microservices, Admin, Python, Unit testing with pytest, Map data processing, Basic AI prompting PostgreSQL, Django, Container Apps Frontend & Apps JavaScript, React, Testing library, Mapbox React DevOps & Security CI/CD, Security, Secret Management, Admin, Scripting, Python Azure DevOps, Snyk, ZAP Monitoring & Logs APM, Log Analysis, Event Bus, Admin, Troubleshooting Datadog, Event Bus INTERNAL. This information is accessible to ADB Management and Staff. It may be shared outside ADB with appropriate permission. Architecture Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, API Mgmt, Scripting, SSO Authentication, Microsoft Graph API, RESTful API, Dapr, Managed Identity, Background job Azure Container Apps, Datadog, Azure Service-Bus Soft Skills: Communication & Collaboration Explains technical concepts clearly, bridges teams, and leads effective discussions. Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Quickly resolves issues, optimizes performance, and makes data-driven decisions. Adaptability & Continuous Learning Stays updated on tech trends, adapts to changes, and embraces agile practices. Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution Manages pressure, resolves conflicts, and promotes a healthy work environment. Ownership & Accountability Takes responsibility for decisions, ensures high-quality standards, and meets deadlines. Getting things done attitude by following through on the assigned tasks with a great deal of autonomy while ensuring achievement of quality results. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work within an inclusive, diverse, and multi-cultural environment. Reporting and Coordination For the provision of staff augmentation services, the Personnel will take instructions from the CCDRMS Product Manager- ITOP of the Information Technology Department at ADB and work closely with the project team. Work Arrangement Hybrid, requiring employees to report onsite three times a week. If the user unit requires contractors to report to HQ, compliance is mandatory. Work Schedule is from 8:00AM 5:00PM Manila Time
