UNDP Jobs - 45544- International Consultant

International Consultant - ICT Support to NEC (National Electorial Commission) and NRS (National Registration Secretarait)

Location :

Freetown, SIERRA LEONE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-May-2014

Application Deadline :

18-Apr-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

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

Following the successful conclusion of the 2012 elections, UNDP’s Support to the Electoral Cycle in Sierra Leone 2011 – 2014 Programme continues to support the sustainability of ICT know-how and the development of long-term capacities of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), including voter registration. To this end, the Programme will also provide ICT assistance to the Government of Sierra Leone to harmonize its national civil registry with NEC’s voter database, as well as other agency databases, so that NEC may receive a voters register derived from an integrated national civil registry, thereby reducing the cost of voter registration and ensuring harmonization of government registries. To this extent ICT Analyst under the guidance and the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of the Support to the Electoral Cycle in Sierra Leone 2011 – 2014 Programme, will support the Senior Electoral ICT Advisor in enhancing NEC’s voter registration ICT capacities as well as support the Senior Electoral ICT Advisor in the development of an integrated national civil registry an initiative headed by the National Registration Service (NRS)

Further to the above mentioned, under the guidance and direct supervision of the DRR/DCD or Operations Manager, the ICT Analyst manages ICT services, develops and implements ICT management systems, provides information management tools and technology infrastructure in medium and large Country Offices. The ICT Analyst is responsible for review of and advice on the use of new technologies that will enhance the CO productivity. The ICT Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach.

The ICT Analyst heads the ICT Team and supervises staff in the team. The ICT Analyst works in close collaboration with the Front Office, Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex ICT-related issues, liaises with Regional Information Officer (RIO), the Regional Bureau Information Manager (RBIM), OIST staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

Implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new technologies;
Development of information and documentation management system;
Management of CO hardware and software packages for NRS and NEC;
Networks administration for NRS ( National Registration Secretarait) and NEC National Electorial Commission;
Provision of web management services;
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
Support Senior Electoral ICT Advisor in providing strategic ICT advice to NEC;
Support Senior Electoral ICT Advisor in providing strategic ICT advice to NRS.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the Country Office including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking ICT management has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information provision.

Direct technical support to NEC and NRS will improve the technical competency of both institutions. The successful creation of a new integrated national civil registry and provision of technical advice to NEC and NRS will harmonize several government databases and create a unified national database. This new database will reduce voter registration costs for NEC, and ensure the harmonization and integrity of civil data. The Government of Sierra Leone’s ability to register citizens and manage data across ministries and institutions will greatly improve the efficacy of government, public planning, and national cohesion.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Maintaining a network of contacts;
Basic research and analysis;
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline;
Basic research and analysis;
Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems;
Establishing effective client relationships;
Basic monitoring.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing are the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in Information systems, Information Management or Bachelors with four years of experience in, Computer Science or related discipline;
Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE);
If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within 6 months.

Experience:

2 years of relevant working experience, including development and implementation of ICT strategies, management and supervision of ICT services and teams, hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, experience in web design and development of web-based office applications.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in writing and spoken English.

Duration of the consultancy:

The tasks mentioned above are expected to take 120 working days to complete but given the complexity of the assignment over the period of programme subsequent engagements may be necessary.

Payment Modalities:

Payment to the consultant will be made on monthly basis upon certification of satisfactory completion by the Chief Technical Advisor of the Programme.

Evaluation of Criteria and Weighting:

The Advisor will be evaluated against a combination of technical and financial criteria. Maximum score is 100% out of a total score for technical criteria equals 70% and 30% for financial criteria.

The technical evaluation will include the following:

Background and minimum educational qualification as defined above-10%;
Previous practical experience relevant to the TOR - 30%;
Substantial professional knowledge, experience and specific technical skills including software engineering disciplines (programming, systems analysis, requirements specification, system testing, quality assurance) -40%;
Demonstrable experience with large database systems in civil and registration -10%;
English language fluency -10%.

Application Procedure

Qualified and interested candidates are hereby requested to apply.
The application should contain the following:

Completed P11 form;
Financial proposal (Daily rate, DSA, Air ticket, Medical and other related expenses);
Technical proposal (methodology of approach to the task).