IT Consultant (system methodology and documentation)
Support mapping of trade facilitation and customs methodologies at the regional level.
Overview
Support mapping of trade facilitation and customs methodologies at the regional level.
You have:
- A first university degree, Bachelor, in project management, technical science, information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area is required.
- At least 7 years of experience of work in ICT project management including experience of design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT applications, dealing with customs automation and Single Window systems methodology and documentation is required.
- Fluency written and spoken in Russian is required.
- Knowledge of English is desirable.
- Working for an international organization is desirable.
- Working in the transition economies region is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultant will help in mapping the trade facilitation and customs methodologies at the regional level through systematisation of ASYCUDA documentation for transition economies region
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
16.02.26 to 16.08.26
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Central Asia the incumbent will undertake following duties: - Preparation of updated versions of documentation of ASYCUDA for economies in transition - Adaptation of documentation on new ASYCUDA modules to the national requirements of ASYCUDA-user countries - Adaptation of documentation on ASYPM to regional specifics - Preparation of updated training documentation - Preparing updated inventories of ASYCUDA regional version documentation - Providing methodological advise to ASYCUDA developers on data exchange between ASYCUDA users in Central Asia
Qualifications/special skills
A first university degree, Bachelor, in project management, technical science, information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related area is required. At least 7 years of experience of work in ICT project management including experience of design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT applications, dealing with customs automation and Single Window systems methodology and documentation is required Working for an international organization is desirable. Working in the transition economies region is desirable.
Languages
Fluency written and spoken in Russian is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.
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 ICT project management, especially in customs automation? | The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience in managing ICT projects specific to customs. | Discuss specific projects you've led, focusing on processes and technologies used. |
| How do you ensure the documentation you prepare meets international standards? | The interviewer is assessing your attention to detail and adherence to standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging technical problem you encountered in a project and how you solved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to adapt documentation for different regional requirements? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have provided methodological advice in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider the most important skills for documentation in ICT projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest trends in ICT and customs methodologies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with training others on technical documentation or systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |