UNDP Jobs - 72020- International Consultant

International Consultant - Expert for Data Managemen t& Data Engagement Training

Location :

Yangon, Myanmar (with possible domestic travel)

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

10-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30 Working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

May 2017 - July 2017

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

UNDP in Myanmar has been working with women’s Self Reliant Groups (SRGs) and their federations in different ways for almost two decades. Under its earlier Human Development Initiative (HDI), UNDP supported the formation and training of SRGs as women’s community/village-based savings and loans rotating ‘common funds’ to promote livelihood initiatives, access to credit, and improved skills and strengthening of social capital particularly of poor and disadvantaged rural women.

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Duties and Responsibilities

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Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for international civil servants;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of the natural resource management particularly lake and watershed management, the concept of sustainability and sustainable development in the region and developing countries;
Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs from a range of disciplines related to sustainable financial mechanism forenvironmental conservation;
Ability to advocate and provide technical advice on the relevant sector/theme;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision;
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's Degree in an area relevant to the assignment, such as Computer Science or Information System

Experience:

At least 5 years' experience in database design.
At least 5 years' experience in capacity development (teaching or training) on IT/data competencies.
IT/data training or teaching experience in remote development contexts, particularly Myanmar or South East Asia, is desirable.
Understanding of data innovation methodologies perferred.
Demonstrated cultural senditivity, and flexibility to adapt expectations and project outputs to field-level realities.

Language:

Strong English Language skills (both written and spoken)

Technical Evaluation Score? are as follows:

Education? (20 points)
Experience in database design (20 points)
Experience in capacity development of IT/data competencies (20 points)
Understanding data innovation methodologies (15 points)
Cultural sensitivity and flexibility to adapt to field level realities (15 points)
Data training experience in remote development contexts (Myanmar or SE Asia) (10 points)

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