JUNIOR DEVELOPER


Organization: Palladium, GH PEARL Project and Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
Location: Chișinău, Moldova. This position is based in Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Child Protection Directorate.
Duration: 9.5 months.
Reports to: Digital Advisor GH PEARL.
Employment Type: Full-time.

Company Overview

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - 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, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

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.

Project Overview and Role

The Global Health Program Evaluation, Analysis, Research and Learning (GH PEARL) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) contributes to the effective generation and use of data to strengthen policies and program implementation to improve health and save lives in USAID partner countries. GH PEARL is implemented in several countries around the world, including in the Republic of Moldova. GH PEARL Moldova is working to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MOLSP), Territorial Social Assistance Agencies (TSAA) and case managers working in the Territorial Social Assistance Structures (TSAS) to utilize the Child Protection Information System (CPIS) and digitize child protection services as part of the CPIS.

The GH PEARL project in partnership with MOLSP is seeking a highly motivated Junior Full-Stack Developer that will support the Senior Full-Stack developer in the development and optimization of the CPIS. The junior developer will work in the Directorate Policies for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Families with Children within of the MOLSP under the guidance of the Senior Full-Stack Developer and reporting to the GH PEARL Digital Adviser. Overall, the project is coordinated by the Chief of Party that provide overall leadership, direction, and vision for GH PEARL project.

The developer will provide software development services both for mantainance and development of new features to the CPIS. The system, which was deployed in 2024 and is already in operation, has four main modules: (1) administration module to manage the system and users; (2) child profile module to store and manage information about children at risk and their families; (3) case management module to support children registration, evaluation and development of individualized care plan; and (4) reports and analytics module to monitor the case managers activity and produce performance indicators. Additionally, the CPIS will include an adoption module (currently under development) and a module for foster care and guardianship services.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in a capacity strenthening program to gain insight into the technical specifications of the CPIS, its key functionalities, key user groups and their roles within the system.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure web application for the CPIS.Contribute to the development, customization, and optimization of the front-end and back-end components of the CPIS, including the development of a new module on foster care and guardianship services.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end components.Implement responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks.Maintain APIs to ensure seamless interoperability between the MOLSP information systems and other government information systems from education, health and the justice sector.Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes.Monitor and maintain the CPIS to ensure its correct functioning. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported by users.Provide online and in-person technical support and training to users, including case managers, administrators and other relevant staff of MOLSP, TSAA and TSAS. Stay updated on emerging trends, tools, and best practices in software development and social innovation technology.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular are required).Proficiency in back-end programming languages and technologies (Node.js, Java, Runtime OpenJDK and Spring Boot required).Familiarity with database systems (PostgreSQL required).Basic knowledge of RESTful API design and integration and working with Government Interoperability Platform – MConnect.Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).Familiarity with the development and implementation of information systems in the public sector.Knowledge and experience working with e-Governance services (MPass, MSign, MNotify)Knowledge and experience working with Government Cloud Service (MCloud).Knowledge of MOLSP information systems and social assistance programs is an advantage. Proficiency in English and Romanian languages. Knowledge of Russian language is an advantage.

Application details

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and a portfolio or examples of relevant work (if available) to Cornerstone by December 31st.