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The Inter-Agency Information and Analysis Unit is an integral part of the Office of the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq. It was established to support the UN Country Team with evidence-based programming, advocacy and policy advice in line with the needs of the Government and people of Iraq. The IAU is mandated to undertake coordinated and overarching analysis of key issues in Iraq including both humanitarian and development aspects while taking into account the mandates and specializations of UN and partner agencies. The Unit works closely with all UN agencies, the UNDAF Priority Working Groups and NGOs to facilitate collaborative and joint analytical work and information management.

1. Assist in design and development of new desktop publishing (MS Access) and online information communication products according to the IAU needs for greater information sharing and exposure.
2. Assist in development of VAW data collection and monitoring system in consultation with the IAU and UNWOMEN and in line with specifications provided by UNWOMEN.
3. Develop VAW database in close cooperation with IAU and UNDP and provide training on the functions of the database.
4. In close cooperation with IAU development team and UNDP develop a website and database for Human Rights Commissionaire.
5. Provide technical support to UNCT, UNAMI and IAU in design, development and maintenance of various public information products.
6. Support capacity development within CSO/KRSO and Iraqi Civil Society through assistance in the implementation of CSO and KRSO websites and supporting database systems.
7. Prepare handed-over notes, user manuals, training materials and presentations and participate in training sessions.

• Developing of VAW data collection and monitoring system
• Developing of GBV database
• Assistance in developing of CSO website
• Assistance in development of KRSO website
• Developing of Human Rights Commissionaire website
• Developing of Human Rights Commissionaire database
• Development of teacher’s database for ministry of education.
• Development of education database for UNICEF
• Development of MoMD website
• Development of Market price database

1. Developing of VAW data collection and monitoring system
2. Developing of GBV database
3. Assistance in developing of CSO website
4. Assistance in development of KRSO website
5. Developing of Human Rights Commissionaire website
6. Developing of Human Rights Commissionaire database
7. Development of teacher’s database for ministry of education.
8. Development of education database for UNICEF
9. Development of MoMD website
10. Development of Market price database

• Development of required databases and websites according to specified requirements
• Provide technical support to IAU, UNCT and UNAMI

• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new technologies.
• Communication: Excellent oral/communication skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear and accurate manner including the ability to prepare and edit a variety of written documents, reports and briefs.
• Planning and Organising: ability to work under pressure, establish priorities and plan, coordinate own work plan, use time efficiently and apply judgment in the context of competing deadlines.
• Technological Awareness: Fully proficient in developing applications and databases using latest technologies.
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Vision: Ability to identify strategic issues and to generate and communicate compelling organizational direction, while inspiring others to pursue that same direction.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development of large databases and websites.
• Demonstrated and proven experience in the design and development of applications using Classic ASP and .NET technologies / MS Access and SQL Databases, PHP and open sources CMS (Drupal, Joomla). Knowledge of MS SharePoint is an advantage.
• Demonstrated and proven experience in the application of standards to the development and use of information management systems.

• Fluency in English both written and oral.
• Arabic language is required.

Documents to be included when submitting the Proposal:

• Signed Template Confirmation of Interest and Submission of Financial Proposal. (Please use Annex 1);
• A letter explaining why he/she considers himself/herself the most suitable candidate for the work;
• Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references. Please Use the attached CV Form – Annex 2 attached. UNDP-Iraq reserves the right to disqualify any of CVs who are not compliant with the requested form.

The financial proposal will specify a total lump sum amount and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables. Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. A breakdown of this lump sum amount is to be provided by the IC candidate. Total Fees: Please use Annex 3 – Financial proposal form.

All necessary information including: Complete Terms of Reference, The Selection Criteria, and Annexes are found on the following link under Procurement Notice Number IC-056/12:

http://www.iq.undp.org/ProcurementNotices_Overview.aspx

Proposals should be submitted to the following e-mail address no later than COB 11^th July 2012:

SSA.undp.iraq@undp.org