BACKGROUND
The United Nations Human Settlements Program, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The vacancy is located in the Information and Communication Technology Unit (ICT), Office of Management, UNHABITAT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of Head ICT, the consultant will continue the development, testing and deployment of UN-HABITAT Project Accrual and Accountability System (PAAS). The deliverables within the contract timeframe are as follows.
Assess the integration of PAAS with data extracts from the UN Secretariat Enterprise Resource Planning System (UMOJA ) and provide interface requirements
Implement new reporting features resulting from the changeover from the current Information management System (IMIS) to UMOJA
Enhance the log Frame module in PAAS to incorporate new reporting requirements
Develop Agreements of Cooperation (AOC) modules for accommodating agreement amendments and resultant reports un PAAS System
Enhance the reporting module of PAAS and create ad-hoc reports of PAAS system as required
Maintain PAAS developed modules, develop additional features and enhance existing features under PAAS system as required
Prepare systems documentation of the above tasks and undertake capacity building and transfer of knowledge to selected staff to ensure that systems are updated and maintained
COMPETENCIES
• Professionalism: Knowledge of Relational Database systems, SQL, SharePoint development, and relevant programming languages and the ability to use these programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources.
• Client Orientation: Attention to organizational needs and user requirements to ensure that finished systems are user, not technology, driven.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit .
EDUCATION
University Degree from a recognized institute in computer science, software engineering or related field;
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least five years or more experience in the design and implementation of complex web based systems using Microsoft SharePoint, MS SQL, ASP.net, C# and Java. Analytical and web design skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Good writing Skills and fluency in English are required
OTHER SKILLS
Working experience or knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is plus
REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
Educational Background (incl. dates)
Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
Expectations regarding remuneration
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Kamal Naim
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: kamal.naim@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 04 March 2015