Jobs - 101554- ICT Expert

ICT Expert

Location :

Tbilisi, GEORGIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

10-Sep-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months, extendable

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

Under the guidance and direct supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator, the ICT Expert supports UNCTAD core staff in development, piloting and roll-out of the New Computerized Transit System - NTCS (European Union Common Transit), provides services on information management and technology infrastructure to Georgia Revenue Service (GRS). The ICT Expert is responsible for advice on the use of new technologies that will ensure the NTCS system’s high productivity. The ICT Expert promotes a client-oriented approach.

The ICT Expert supports and works in close collaboration with the UNCTAD core development team for resolving complex ICT-related issues, liaises with Georgia Revenue Service, brokers, freight-forwarders/carriers associations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summery of Key Functions:

Development of the NCTS information system
Management of hardware and software packages
Provision of web management services
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Ensures implementation of ICT strategies and introduction and implementation of new technologies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the GRS technology environment.
Analysis of the GRS requirements and elaboration of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT.
NCTS business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in ICT management.
Ensuring effective and client-oriented services.

Supports the development of the NCTS information system focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Development, testing, piloting and rollout of the NCTS information system in accordance with European Union technical specifications and the GRS policy and needs.
Manages hardware and software packages, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

GRS hardware and software platforms meet the GRS corporate standards and the requirements for the NCTS system deployment.

Assistance to UNCTAD team in testing piloting and roll-out of the NCTS system.
Development of components of the NTCS software for high impact results.
Creation and technical maintenance of the NCTS system interface for end-users.

Provision of technical advice on web management to other agencies, brokers, freight-forwarders/carriers associations.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Acting as a team player, work efficiently with people from all backgrounds
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control, managing conflict
Respecting cultural diversity and gender equality

Functional Competencies:

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Backend: Java EE & frameworks ( Jboss, Hibernate/spring, Oracle SQL, WildFly)
Frontend: Javascript & frameworks (vue.js, vuetify, node.js, npm, cli.)
System level tools: Linux/Windows environments, command line tools, IDEs)
Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
Uses information databases and other information management systems
Keeping abreast of new technologies

Accountability

Takes ownership and honors commitment to work assignments
Operates in compliance with organizational rules
Taking personal responsibility of quality of outputs
Client orientation

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients

Identifies client’s needs and matches them to appropriate solution
Meets timelines for delivery of products to clients
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information systems, Information Management Experience;

Experience:

1 year 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 English and Georgian languages