Senior Customs Consultant (new digital platfrorm)
Contribute to the efficient mapping of the ASYCUDA new digital platform.
Overview
Contribute to the efficient mapping of the ASYCUDA new digital platform.
You have:
- A first university degree, Bachelor, degree in Customs, business administration, law, economics or related area is required.
- At least 7 years of work experience in dealing with IT system's analysis, implementation and management experience in implementation of Customs IT systems and modules is required.
- Work experience of work in customs administration, revenue authority or trade support institution is required.
- Combination of IT and Customs experience would be a strong advantage.
- Work experience of dealing with NCTS solutions and/or ICT applications for e-Commerce operators is desirable.
- Work experience of involvement in UN, EU or other international projects is desirable.
- Fluency written and oral in English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultant will contribute to the efficient mapping of the ASYCUDA new digital platform
Work Location
Home based
Expected duration
05.01.26 - 04.06.26
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Central Asia the consultant will undertake following duties: - Functional preparation for the launch of new digital platform components - Final functional testing of ll components of new digital platform - Coordination of Go-Live functional activities at the local team level - Ensuring all functional problems are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. - Analyzing post-Go-Live feedback from the functional users of the system - Functional documentation finalization - System handover and final reporting tasks - Communication with key stakeholders at the local level
Qualifications/special skills
A first university degree, Bachelor, degree in Customs, business administration, law, economics or related area is required. At least 7 years of work experience in dealing with IT system's analysis, implementation and management experience in implementation of Customs IT systems and modules is required. Work experience of work in customs administration, revenue authority or trade support institution is required. Combination of IT and Customs experience would be a strong advantage. Work experience of dealing with NCTS solutions and/or ICT applications for e-Commerce operators is desirable. Work experience of involvement in UN, EU or other international 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
| What experience do you have in analyzing and implementing IT systems, especially within Customs? | This question assesses your relevant work experience and expertise in IT systems relevant to Customs. | Provide specific examples of IT system projects you have worked on and your role in those projects. |
| Can you share an experience where you successfully coordinated a project involving multiple stakeholders? | This question evaluates your coordination and communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback from functional users after the launch of a new system? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you faced functional problems during a project. How did you resolve them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to finalize functional documentation effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach the functional testing of the ASYCUDA new digital platform components? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What makes you a suitable candidate for this role, considering the combination of IT and Customs experience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss your experience with NCTS solutions or ICT applications in an e-Commerce context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |