Antecedentes

Years of conflict have damaged Afghanistan’s economic, political, physical, social and institutional structures. Reconstruction demands a secure environment in which there is credible leadership and enforced rule of law. Strong, legitimate and effective public administration structures, responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens - including the poor – are a precursor to any sustainable development. To this end, UNDP supports Afghan electoral institutions so that they can become more effective vehicles for development.The UNDP/ELECT project (2006 – present) and its follow on project ELECT II, lends technical and operational assistance to Afghan electoral bodies throughout the 2009 Presidential and provincial council elections and 2010 parliamentary elections. This included the establishment of Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) offices throughout Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. 

While processes were strictly Afghan-led, Afghanistan does not yet have the capacity – particularly the financial capacity – to sustain its electoral institutions, independently. In order that progress made to date should not be “undone,” UNDP will lend financial and capacity-building support to the IEC and its provincial offices, established during the 2006 – 2010/11 project period.

Continuing long-term assistance through support to capacity building of national electoral authorities beyond 2010 is in accord with Security Council Resolution 1917 (2010). This assistance is closely coordinated with UNAMA, UNDPKO and EAD.

 Specifically, and as a means to contribute to its goal (Output 3) long-term capacity development, post-ELECT programming should:
  • Build on the achievements made, to date, in establishing an efficient, Afghan-led Independent Electoral Authority;
  • Support the IEC in the transition from internationally-supported institution to self-sustaining institution; and
  • Provide technical and operational capacity-building assistance, with a view to sustain and transfer knowledge to Afghans

Deberes y responsabilidades

Functions / Key Results Expected:

Under the supervision of the Election Information Management Specialist, Software Developer (VR) will carry out / achieve the following functions / results:

  • Review and evaluate existing Voter Registry (VR) software application and asses its usability of it for future VR exercises
  • Assist IEC in the design and development of appropriate software solutions for VR
  • Assist IEC in the development of software applications for polling center mapping 
  • Assists IEC in the developing of new and updating its existing electoral software applications

Assist IEC in the update of its existing operational/administration software applications for :

  • Assets management
  • Human Resources and
  • Finance
  • Ensures transfer of skills to the IEC counterparts through the application of appropriate training modules and materials;
  • Assists the IEC counterparts in the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of its software solutions;
  • Performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities required for the successful implementation of the project
Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the overall ELECT efficiency in providing advisory services and success in strategy development and planning for IEC staff capacity development and institutional consolidation.

Accurate assessment of existing VR software and development of new appropriate software modules for data collection and processing will result in higher accuracy rate of data in voter registration roll, thus ensure client satisfaction and enhance UNDP credibility in the area of voter registration.

Deliverables:

The Software Developer will produce the following deliverables during the period of this contract:

By end of first month
  • Produce detailed and comprehensive assessment of the existing voter registration software
  • Produce timeframe and process outline for development of VR software modules
By end of contract:

In close cooperation with IEC counterparts will develop the following:

  • software for polling center mapping
  • VR software for data capture and processing
  • In close cooperation with IEC counterparts and advisors, produce de-duplicated PC list

Competencias

Functional Competencies:         
 
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Preparing information for advocacy

Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate

Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
  • Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work
  • Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
  • Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
  • Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development
  • Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly
Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining a network of contacts
  • Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
  • Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Enhancing processes or products
  • Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
  • Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations)
Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategies
  • Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors
  • Develops a database of project profiles. Identifies opportunities for project proposals for presentation to donors

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Basic research and analysis

  • Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
  • Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
  • Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
  • Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
  • Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals

Preparing information for global advocacy

  • Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences
  • Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for UNDP’s mandate
Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships
  • Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
  • Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
  • Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly
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 is the responsibility of each staff member.
  • Informed and transparent decision making

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Engineering, Computer Software or other related field;
Experience:
  • 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience (Master’s) and 4 years of professional responsible professional experience (Bachelor’s) in systems analysis and development of IT systems required; experience in relevant areas, in particular in electoral VR projects.
  • Advanced software and database development experience, related to large scale data entry and data processing systems.
  • Prefer experience with OMR scanning systems;
  • Expert skills with software development languages (e.g. VB, VB. NET, Java) and large database development / administration (SQL Server).
  • Knowledge of web developments tools (HTML,ASP,PHP);
  • Experience in monitoring data integrity , consistency and development of complex database reports;

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; Working knowledge of Pashto and/or Dari an asset.
Application:

Interested and qualified International candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://jobs.undp.org/ or http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm.

IN job site candidates are allowed to upload one file, therefore, we request to submit financial, technical proposal and UNDP Personal History Form in one PDF or other accepted format.

 All interested applicants should submit the following requirements. The following 4 documents should be merged in a standalone file including all them, since the online application submission does only permit to upload one file per application. Incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification.

  • Brief expression of interest: a brief narrative on why you think you are qualified to undertake the consultancy.
  • A current and complete C.V. in English with indication of 3 references as well as the permanent e-mail and phone contact.
  • Duly completed UNDP Personal History Form (P11) that can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc
  • Financial proposal: Daily rate / Lump sum (including per diem, travel expenses, Compensatory Time Off (CTO) provided after each 42 days in the country)
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are shorted-listed will be contacted.

Facilities Provided by UNDP:
  • Office space, communication equipment (phone (prepaid)), VHF radio, transportation from/to workplace and relevant line ministries and office. Assets shall be returned to the CO upon completion.
  • The IC shall be provided accommodation in MOSS cleared premises. The daily rent for a small room including three meals is $90.0. The daily rent for a large room without meals is $95.0. The large room rent does not include any meals. The meals can be purchased as $6.0 for breakfast and $12.0 for lunch or dinner.
Facilities to be provided by the IC:

Laptop

UNDP will cross check previous work experience and expertise.

Evaluation:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis:

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

  • Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
  • Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation
  • Technical Criteria weight; [Interview /desk review and Technical proposal Score (70%)
  • Financial Criteria weight; [Financial Proposal (30%)

For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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.

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