IT Consultant (new digital platform)
Contribute to the migration UNCTAD ASYCUDA system functionalities to the new digital platform.
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Overview
Contribute to the migration UNCTAD ASYCUDA system functionalities to the new digital platform.
You have:
- A First university degree, Bachelor, in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area, is required.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in ICT sector project management, is required.
- Work experience of design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT applications is required.
- Fluency written and oral in English is required.
- Work experience in providing IT services to government organizations related to import-export operations or working in public sector is desirable.
- Work experience of dealing with international ICT projects is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultant will contribute to the migration UNCTAD ASYCUDA system functionalities to the new digital platform, adapted for the transition economies regional specifics.
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
12.01.26 to 11.06.26
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for CEE and Central Asia the incumbent will undertake the following duties: - System stabilization and functional refinement; - Final user acceptance testing (UAT), preparation and execution tasks; - Coordination of Go-Live technical activities at the local team level; - Ensuring all technical problems are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner; - Post-Go-Live optimization of the system; - Technical documentation finalization and knowledge transfer tasks; - System handover and final reporting tasks.
Qualifications/special skills
A First university degree, Bachelor, in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area, is required. At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience of work in ICT sector project management, is required. Work experience of design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT applications is required. Work experience in providing IT services to government organizations related to import-export operations or working in public sector is desirable. Work experience of dealing with international ICT projects is desirable.
Languages
Fluency written and oral in English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with project management in ICT? | This question assesses your practical experience in managing ICT projects. | Highlight specific projects you've managed, focusing on your role and the outcomes. |
| Describe a time when you had to perform user acceptance testing. What was your approach? | The interviewer wants to know your familiarity with user acceptance testing processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you use for system development and stabilization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a complex ICT application you have developed or contributed to. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that technical problems are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to prepare technical documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked with government organizations on IT services? Share your experience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for knowledge transfer to ensure effective system handover? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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