UNDP Jobs - 73103- SLE/IC/2017/020 International Consultancy

SLE/IC/2017/020 International Consultancy – Support National Elections Commission ICT Advisor

Location :

Freetown, SIERRA LEONE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Jul-2017

Application Deadline :

17-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

65 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

65 days

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

The United Nations has supported elections in Sierra Leone since the Lomé peace accord. In the run, up to the next elections for President, Parliament and Local Councils, UNDP has prepared an electoral assistance project, the ‘Support to the National Electoral Commission 2016-2018’ project (‘SNEC’). This is a high-pressure time-sensitive multi-donor project providing support to Sierra Leone in the delivery of elections that are expected in early 2018.

The National Electoral Commission use information technology in a variety of tasks, and requires support from SNEC to effectively design, develop and implement IT solutions

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the key IT advisor to the NEC, support the design, implementation and evaluation of all IT-related activities, and provide advice and support to the electoral assistance project on all IT related issues;
Advise NEC on the development of plans for the integration of information technology into the electoral process;
Assist NEC to assess information technology requirements regarding electoral results management and management of the voter register;
Assist NEC counterpart(s) in the design, implementation and monitoring of the information technology aspects of NEC’s results management process;
Ensure transfer of skills to NEC counterparts through the delivery of appropriate training and implementation of other knowledge transfer strategies;
Improve NEC’s ability to define software needs, develop software specifications and undertake software quality assurance and acceptance procedures;
If so required by the CTA, oversee any IT developers or contractors hired by SNEC to assist NEC; and Perform other tasks required for the successful implementation of the project.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Leadership

Capacity to supervise a multidisciplinary high level team and to supervise Programme activities.

Technical Support

Good knowledge of information systems software such as MS Office Suite.

Planning and Management

The Advisor needs to demonstrate a proven record in workflow planning.

Communication

Ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Demonstrates openness and inclusiveness in sharing information and keeping people informed
. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately

Teamwork

Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with colleagues in a team-based multi-cultural environment;
The post requires considerable cultural and political sensitivity and an ability to meet deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

An advanced degree (Masters) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related discipline;
A Bachelor’s degree may be accepted with significant relevant experience.

Experience:

5 years or more of functionally-related professional experience;
In depth knowledge to design, develop, test, analyse, and debug customized C# applications and large MS SQL Databases;
In depth knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012, networks, firewalls, Dell Direct Access Storage, Microsoft Clustering.

Language:

Must have written and oral fluency in English.

Note:

Candidates applying for this position must read details in the http://procurement-notices.undp.org/38686. Applications without Financial and Technical proposals will not be accepted. You may submit your application to procure.sle@undp.org which can accomodate all required documents.