Empleos en el PNUD - 49083- International Expert on E-visa and e-governance

International Expert on E-visa and e-governance

Localidad :

Tunis, Túnez

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

15-Sep-2014

Fecha límite de postulación :

29-Aug-14 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

International Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

14 days

Idiomas requeridos :

Árabe Inglés Francés

Duración esperada del puesto :

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Antecedentes

A new government was established in Tunisia in February 2014 and should prepare to the elections and the instituting of a new transitional phase. A commitment to e-governance best practices is vital for moving towards a new and open information society. Using ICTs, e-government applications have a particularly important role in such democratic transition context and in public administration reforms.

As part of continued commitment to the Post-2015 agenda, Tunisia is demonstrating determination to make available the benefits of ICT for Development. In addition to the E-Governance Strategy carried by the e-government Unit, two new strategic initiatives was developed: (i) the National Strategic Plan "Tunisia Digital 2018” that aims to make Tunisia a new digital hub on the international and regional technology platform overlooking the African continent and (ii) the 4 year’s IT roadmap with a series of 170 IT projects. While there has been political will to engage such initiatives and services with more transparency and accessibility, there are difficulties to coordinate as well as barriers (resources, expertise, legal framework, etc.) to adapting processes to ICT networks.

Efforts to promote quick wins can benefit from and to these larger e-governance initiatives. It is essential to cultivate these open governance practices and evolving public service competencies. With careful use of ICTs, both of these have the potential to become more efficient and even more importantly, people-friendly and client-oriented. Programs such as e-visa can create synergies and intra-departmental communication and information channels, and highlight an emerging set of new competencies for public management.

Deberes y responsabilidades

In close coordination with the Governance’s Programme Analyst, the consultant will:

Take part in a briefing and a debriefing meetings with the UNDP country office and the MoFA;
Lead technical discussions with the MoFA’s team and other interested actors and stakeholders;
Produce the TOR of the e-visa system as well as a mission report with concrete recommendations for a strategic approach on modernization of the diplomacy information system. The report will be submitted to the MoFA through the UNDP country office.

The expected deliverables are:

Deliver presentations on successful initiatives implemented in the field of e-visa and information system modernization for diplomacy in particular and other areas of public administration innovations.
Develop the Term of Reference for the e-visa system and precise functionalities and technical characteristics;
Develop a clear vision and a strategic approach that should help the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as regard of information system modernisation and a concrete planning of its immediate priorities. Discuss with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other partners that can be represented in a coordination platform some of the more successful initiatives and coordination mechanisms; Produce a mission Report.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
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:

Knowledge and expertise in democratic governance, e-governance, public administration reform.
Excellent facilitations and coordination skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively, delivering through and with others.
Self-management, including conflict management/negotiating skills.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Academic Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in ICTs, law, political science, social sciences or similar disciplines.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in e-governance and public administration reform;
Five years (5) of experience of formulating strategies, programs and specifications for a particular system;
Previous experience in transitional contexts and knowledge of the specific context of Tunisia or the Arab region would be an asset.
Previous experience with UNDP or the UN system is an asset;
Ability to interact effectively with team members and coordinate work.

Language:

Fluent in Arabic and English.

Application:

Interrested candidates should send their applications to: procurement.sap-tunisia@undp.org with the mention: IC International Expert on E-visa and e-governance.