UNDP Jobs - 40939- National IT Consultant

National IT Consultant

Location :

Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Oct-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One month (30 days) only

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One month (30 days) only

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Since gaining independence in 1961, the United Republic of Tanzania has carried out significant initiatives to improve governance and promote and protect human rights. Since the early 1990’s the country has undertaken various public sector reforms including; financial management, local government, the legal sector and others aimed at improving transparency and accountability. Tanzania has ratified and domesticated a number of international and regional human rights instruments and set up the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG), an institution to further enhance the on-going human rights work in Tanzania.

In addition, the Government of Tanzania (GoT) decided to implement the recommendation from the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, on ‘drawing up a national action plan identifying steps whereby that State would improve the promotion and protection of human rights” (VDPA, Part II, paragraph 71).

Following this and in response to the recommendations by international mechanisms, a roadmap for the development of NHRAP was prepared and adopted. The implementation of this consultation and policy development road map was supported by UNDP, UNOHCHR under the auspices of the Delivering as One and through the leadership of the National Coordination Committee.

The first National Human Rights Action (NHRAP) plan for Tanzania is now developed, as well as a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, and both are still awaiting cabinet approval. The comprehensive NHRAP seeks to establish a culture of human rights in the United Republic of Tanzania. Its main goals are to protect and promote the inalienable rights provided by the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Constitution of Zanzibar, and to guarantee human rights according to international agreements entered into by the State.

Duties and Responsibilities

Creation of data collection system

Review the NHRAP commitments and the activities to be reported on by link officers
Carry out a desk review of relevant systems for the monitoring and evaluation of the NHRAP.
Initial targeted consultations with key stakeholders: CHRAGG, MoCLA, AGC and UNDP

Development of a scalable web based monitoring data system

Refine or Re-engineer, develop a scalable database
Develop data entry tools using appropriate technologies
Develop standard reports on agreed templates and provide tools for custom reporting
Develop client based querying tools for data retrieval
Ensure access to database for custom reporting and advanced analysis
Develop relevant import/export capabilities to pre designed templates
Develop client based export capabilities with Microsoft office, especially advanced Access, applications and Adobe Acrobat
Ensure daily database backup

Consultative process with CHRAGG and UNDP

Review the system and ensure that the reporting procedure for link officers is conducive to system input
Facilitate a practice session with focal persons within CHRAGG on an improvised report from a link officer.

Training of CHRAGG officers on the systems use and functions

Carry out two trainings for a pool of relevant CHRAGG officers to ensure clear understanding of how to use the system and how to train others to input directly.
Identify a focal person within CHRAGG to be responsible for the maintenance, report collection and updating of the system
Ensure that the second training builds on the first through interactive discussion and practical experience.
Create a short step by step guide on how to use the system as well as guidelines on reporting

The consultant is expected throughout the creation process, to ensure continuous dialogue with the Project Coordinator and UNDP on challenges and progress.

Competencies

Ability to work under minimum supervision to meet short deadlines
Commitment and drive to achieve challenging goals, and problem solving attitude
A team player with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to deal with multiple teams located in multiple institutions
Ability to identify client needs and deliver them promptly and accurately

Required Skills and Experience

A bachelor degree in IT
A minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate professional relevant experience, successfully designing IT monitoring and evaluation systems
In-depth knowledge of the best IT systems to use for monitoring and evaluation;
Strong analytical skills;
Strong communication skills;
Proven ability to train Government officials in using IT equipment
Experience in working with NGOs and CSOs
An understanding of the Government of Tanzania’s work and policies linked to human rights and the National Human Rights Action Plan is an added advantage