Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Support to DNPM, WASH PMU, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion.

With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance and supervision of National Coordinator PMU and UNICEF oversight, the Consultant will work closely with PMU staff, implementing partners and other Government departments on ICT management of the MIS system and the capacity building of staff for effective management of the MIS system. S/he will provide technical trainings based on the national and international skill standards to PMU staff to build their skills and knowledge to manage the MIS system, database administration, management and analysis.

As a champion for every child, qualifications are…

• EDUCATION - Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or information Systems
• EXPERIENCE - Minimum of three years of experience in ICT training/capacity building and data management.

Completion of post secondary courses on IT related fields and additional professional experience in ICT and data management with additional two years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree in IT or computer science.

• SPECIFIC SKILLS

  • Relevant experience in public and private sectors in terms of understanding IT operations and systems.
  • Technical course design and documentation to train a non-technical audience.
  • High level of understanding and knowledge on web design, hosting and other related skills required to manage the website.
  • Proficient in Data Analysis and Data science, server and networking administration, information technology, database development, Microsoft excel and other IT related software.

• LANGUAGE - Fluent in English and the local language in Papua New Guinea.

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability.

This position is a short-term assignment and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent position with the organization.

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or orientation).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.