Antecedentes

Project Description/Background

“Support to the Civil Service Commission under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in implementation of the Institutional Reform Plan within the Comprehensive Institutional Building Program” project is a part of Institutional Reform Plan 3 (IRP3) “Strengthening civil service training in Azerbaijan with a focus on EU affairs” aims at strengthening the core institutions involved into the negotiations and implementations of the EU-Azerbaijan Association Agreement.

The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the capacities of the CSC with regard to management and coordination of civil servants training and professional development function across state bodies and leading to the development and implementation of training strategy and training policies.

The project will focus on two specific objectives: (a) To support CSC in establishment and capacity building of its Strategy & Training Unit and Training Centre through assessment of available staff resources of the CSC, improvement of legislation, creation of facilities and resources required for full operation of the Training Center, as well as support in staffing process, development of internal procedures for the Center and developing of training programs. (b) To strengthen the institutional capacities of CSC to lead and coordinate the civil servants training and to provide the methodological assistance to state bodies and other training centers. For this purpose it is planned to establish the library used by CSC as a resource center that will concentrate and provide access to the various type of training information required for professional development of civil servants.

The major Project partners are UNDP, Civil Service Commission, European Union and GIZ.

Objective of the assignment

The essential preparatory step in setting up Training and Strategy unit in the CSC, that will be in charge for the development of training strategy, policy and programmes, is to build capacity in the Unit. In this regard, the trainings on adoption of the ICT in development and review of the ICT policy, E-government implementation models, E-government priorities in developing countries, E-government strategic planning, knowledge management system, data security measures, ICT project management, the ICT and MDGs will be organized to develop and enhance the information and communication technology knowledge and skills of the Unit staff.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Scope of work

An international trainer is expected to design and deliver the ICT related trainings for the Training and Strategy Unit of CSC.

The topics to be delivered are the followings:

  • Elimination of digital inequality;
  • Adoption of the ICT in development and review of the ICT policy.

E-government:

  • Definition;
  • E-government implementation models;
  • Advantages of successful e-government implementation;
  • E-government priorities in developing countries;
  • E-government strategic planning;
  • Government-to-Citizen (G2C);
  • Government-to-Business (G2C).

Knowledge management system.

Data security measures.

ICT Project Management.

The ICT and MDGs.

The trainer is expected to:

  • Agree a plan and outline of the training with CSC and UNDP;
  • Adjust content of the training to the needs of participants;
  • Conduct the trainings;
  • Provide the participants with handouts.

Deliverables:

  • Training agenda;
  • Pre-course evaluation of participants’ skills;
  • PowerPoint Presentations;
  • Report on work done.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrate commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

Functional Competencies:

  • Showing the will to learn and develop professional skills;
  • Consistently work with energy and positive, constructive attitude;
  • Focus on result for the client and respond positively to feedback;
  • To be self-sufficient and conduct himself in the highest professional manner in working relations.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

  • High education in relevant degree (max 20 points).

Experience:

  • Min. 2 years of experience in training delivery (max 30 points);
  • At least 5 years of experience in the ICT; (max 30 points).

Language:

  • Advanced knowledge of Russian is mandatory (max 20 points)
  • Knowledge of English is asset.