Jobs - 91168- Roster for Individual Consultants

Roster for Individual Consultants - UNTIL Haryana – Full Stack Web Developer - For Indian Nationals only

Location :

UNTIL, Gurugram, Haryana, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

21-Apr-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

In adapting to the growing complexity of the 21st century, the United Nations need to respond dynamically to ensure it remains instrumental in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets for the 2030 agenda. Technological innovation and the role of partnerships across sectors have become increasingly important to accelerate progress in addressing the problems that humanity face.

In close partnership with the Government of Haryana, India, the UN is establishing and operationalizing the United Nations Technology Innovation Lab (UNTIL) located in Hartron Multi Skill Development Centre at Gurugram, Haryana, India.

The priority focus of the UNTIL Haryana Lab will be establishing partnerships with UN Funds and Programmes as well as Governments, Academia, NGOs and Private Sector leveraging technology to address SDGs challenges in the areas of Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.

This position is located in UNTIL Haryana and will report to the lab manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, and in close cooperation with the UNTIL Haryana Lab Manager, the full stack web developer will be responsible for the following duties:
Participate in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new application systems releases, modules and functionalities.
Develops, tests and implements web-based application systems and programs using UN established standards for IT technologies, programming languages and tools.
Undertakes rigorous testing and proving of applications software.
Prepare technical and user documentation for deployed computer application systems, as well as training materials and conduct technical presentations.
Maintain functional specifications for computer application systems, programs and procedures developed and/or modified.
Ensures data security and integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical, research, reporting and writing abilities. Strong organizational and process management competencies. Ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to produce a variety of written media products in a clear, concise, journalistic style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities, and remains calm in stressful situations. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; colicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area. Minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge in .NET technologies. Minimum of 2 years working experience with any of the following modern database systems (MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL server). Minimum of 2 years working experience with Angular, CSS and HTML.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish language is an advantage.

Technical Evaluation Criteria:

Shortlisting would be done based on the following criteria.

Educational Qualification: 30 marks;
Relevant Experience: 40 marks;

Evaluation of Applicants:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:

Stage 1:- Establishing a Roster :

All applicants will be initially screened against the minimum requirements as specified above and those meeting the minimum requirements will be long listed.
Long-listed applicants will be evaluated through a Desk review and/or interview against the following criteria based on evident in the submitted application:

Educational Qualification: 30 marks;

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Relevant Experience: 40 marks;

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area. Minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge in .NET technologies. Minimum of 2 years working experience with any of the following modern database systems (MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL server). Minimum of 2 years working experience with Angular, CSS and HTML.

Only those candidates who obtain a total technical score of 49 and above will be included in the roster

Successful candidates will be included in UNDP / UNTIL Experts Roster for a period of 2 years, in one of the “bands” indicated above. However, the addition of an individual in the Roster does not guarantee a contract with UNDP.

Stage 2:- Evaluation and call off mechanism for specific assignment /Contracting/:

When a request for services arises, the roster manager shall contact the individuals included in the specific area of expertise with ToR, location and dates of the assignment seeking confirmation of availability, as well as other costs such as living allowance, travel cost, etc. The daily fee quoted by the individual during this application process shall remain as the ceiling fee and cannot be increased upwards for any offered individual assignment(s).

Consultants that confirmed their availability for Specific assignment will be evaluated in one of the two evaluation criteria that shall be clearly indicated in the respective assignment ToR

Lowest price and technically compliant offer:

When using this method, the award of a contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as both:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and;
Offering the lowest price/cost

"Responsive/compliant/acceptable" can be defined as fully meeting the TOR provided.

Cumulative analysis:

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should 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;
Only candidates obtaining the minimum point on the technical criteria specified on the assignment ToR would be considered for the Financial
The individual selected for the deployment will be contracted as an Individual Contractor to the UNDP;
The Contract and its terms and conditions are non-negotiable.

Applications should include:

A cover letter, clearly identifying the “Areas of Expertise” as mentioned in the background section above;
Updated P11 and Personal CV , indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
Daily professional fee.

UNDP strives to have a workforce which reflects diversity and gender balance, and applies an equal opportunities approach. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All selections are on merit.