Consultant Business Analyst (COMET), RMTD - Italy

Consultant Business Analyst (COMET), RMTD

Area of expertise

Information technologies

Country

Italy

Type of contract

Short term opportunities

Closing date

09 February 2017, 23:59 GMT

Apply for this job 

Deadline for applications: 9 February 2017

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill a consultancy position of Business Analyst, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Head of Business Analysis, the Business Analyst will liaise with business units to discuss, collect and document requirements and describe new or changed IT digital solutions that meet their needs. This will be done using the WFP IT standard business analysis toolkit.

The consultant will be involved during the project initiation, design and development phases of the project as part of a team led by an IT Delivery Manager. The consultant may also be required during the implementation phase of the project to support the application management team. Key duties are as follows:

• Investigate business context
  • Identify new business opportunities that deliver value to WFP
  • Propose outline design and specify business functions
  • Define and describe as-is and to-be business model & business process model with related diagrams
• Identify functional components and advise on technology options
  • Define the as-is and to-be functional components
  • Identify and appraise existing software packages and make recommendations
  • Interact with architects to identify the suggested technologies and products
  • Technology and products mapping on the functional framework
• Analyse business, functional and non-functional requirements
  • Identify and collect requirements
  • Impact analysis on business context and IT systems, identifying alternative solutions
  • Discuss requirements, impact analysis and alternative solutions with business units
  • Document and classify requirements and decisions for approval
• Write and document functional and non-functional specifications
  • Translate requirements in functional and non-functional specifications
  • Define and detail the information model, the user interface model, the use cases, the integration model and the reporting model
  • Interact with the development team to discuss and clarify specifications
• Update requirements and specifications during both development and application management phases to ensure that documentation and functionalities match
• When Agile is applied, support in Sprint planning
• Support in testing
  • Undertake basic testing that functionality works as required prior to handing over for formal testing
  • Support in test strategy, test planning and test cases design
  • Define and keep updated the traceability matrix to guarantee testing completeness
• Advise on change management for global deployment (Pilot and Rollout)
• Support in costs and time frames estimation
• Support in project risks identification
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

Advanced University Degree and/or advanced courses/training with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines:

• computer science
• mathematics
• statistics
• business administration or another related technical field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years post graduate, progressively responsible professional experience as Business Analyst or Solutions Architect within an organisation and proven record of accomplishment in development and implementation of IT applications.

Possession of a combination of broad business skills and IT experience including:

• Business analysis: creation and review of business, functional and non-functional requirements for IT solutions
• IT solution development: Requirements, Design, Development, Implementation
• Research and Analysis: Best practise, Gartner, etc.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to consult with the user community, identify IT requirements and articulate technical information in easily understood terms; Good communication skills and time management; Process design, requirements collection and use cases design to

Competencies:

• Good knowledge and appreciation of IT trends and strategies including business vision and systems technologies;

   Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Project Officer, Baku, Azerbaijan (SB-3) UNFPA Europe & the CIS Closing date: Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Project Officer, Baku, Azerbaijan(SB-3)
UNFPA Europe & the CIS
Closing date: Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Apply for this job

The project aims to address the GBSS (gender biased sex selection) through a completely new and distinctive strategy by focusing on the active engagement of youth/young adults in community based awareness raising interventions to confront the demand for sex selection through emphasis on the value of a girl child. This approach is unique given that it does not only help to avoid jeopardizing women’s right to choose abortion, but also aims to engage the future fathers as the main advocates for promoting the value of a girl child making the policy more sustainable. The men/fathers have regrettably been the driving forces for the enforcement of patriarchal value systems contributing to the perpetuation of the ideal of son preference in the society. Therefore, the project strives at having sustainable outcomes by proposing the unconventional approach of involving the young men/future fathers to challenge the value systems many advocate for due to cultural and societal influence.

Organizational Context:

The Project Officer is responsible for all administrative (contractual, organizational, logistical) matters under the project. Project Officer will provide inputs for the Interim and Final Project Progress Report and Project Financial Reports, as per the agreed schedule. Project Officer will be responsible for arrangement of all project related events. Project Officer will provide logistical support to the project consultants, as required to ensure the smooth running of the Project in the regions, and draft routine correspondence of administrative nature.

The Project Officer will report to the UNFPA Assistant Representative and Programme Analyst for all of the project’s substantive and administrative issues.

Computer Information Systems Assistant (Software Products Integrator), Vienna (G-6) United Nations Office at Vienna Closing date: Saturday, 4 February 2017

Computer Information Systems Assistant (Software Products Integrator), Vienna (G-6)
United Nations Office at Vienna
Closing date: Saturday, 4 February 2017

Apply for this job

Posting Title:	Computer Information Systems Assistant (Software Products Integrator), G6
Job Code Title:	INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
Department/Office:	UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT VIENNA
Duty Station:	VIENNA
Posting Period:	06 January 2017 - 04 February 2017
Job Opening Number:	17-Information Management Systems-UNOV-72267-R-Vienna (O)

Responsibilities

The Information Systems Assistant will perform the following specific duties: 

¿Integrate component subsystems of the software products for Member States into a whole and ensure that those subsystems function together;
¿Design, build, integrate, and maintain software products for Member States;
¿Implement and monitor the software development processes and keep track of status of SPMS engagements with Member States;
¿Coordinate the planning aspects for development and mission activities;
¿Assist in the preparation of documents and materials to be published;
¿Liaise with Member States on the project implementation and coordinate development with the local teams;
¿Perform other work related duties as required.

Competencies

¿Professionalism: Has knowledge of organizational information infrastructure, including hardware, software and application systems. Has good technical skills and the ability to participate in the implementation and maintenance of applications. Has knowledge of systems workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Is able to respond to changing requirements and assignments. Has demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 

¿Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.

¿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. Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) or the Global General Service Test (GGST) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters. Relevant additional post-secondary education or training is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in software systems with emphasis on technical requirements analysis, planning, and user testing is required. Experience working in a large multi-cultural, international, non-profit organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Technical Test and Competency Based interview

Computer Information Systems Assistant (Quality Assurance Specialist), Vienna (G-5) United Nations Office at Vienna Closing date: Friday, 3 February 2017

Computer Information Systems Assistant (Quality Assurance Specialist), Vienna (G-5)
United Nations Office at Vienna
Closing date: Friday, 3 February 2017

Apply for this job

Posting Title:	Computer Information Systems Assistant (Quality Assurance Specialist), G5
Job Code Title:	INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
Department/Office:	UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT VIENNA
Duty Station:	VIENNA
Posting Period:	05 January 2017 - 03 February 2017
Job Opening Number:	17-Information Management Systems-UNOV-72027-R-Vienna (O)

Responsibilities

The Information Systems Assistant will perform the following duties: 
•Provide support on software development matters and in the implementation of new software releases by testing computer application systems and programs, using UN established standards for IT technologies and tools; 
•Serve as a team member in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and support of computer application systems from a quality assurance perspective; 
•Independently liaise with users to define and specify requirements and problems; 
•Draft technical and user documentation as well as training materials for deployed computer application systems and provide input and support to technical presentations; 
•Maintain test and functional specifications for computer application systems, programs and procedures developed and/or modified; 
•Provide support for deployed computer application systems including version management, data recovery and deployment to users' offices; perform ongoing reviews with users and developers and respond to users' requests; 
•Draft correspondence and communications, including work plan revisions, and prepare unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports; 
•Keep abreast of developments in the field of quality assurance and propose new acquisitions as appropriate; 
•Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Has knowledge of various types and levels of software testing. Has knowledge of software testing industry standards and procedures. Has knowledge of software development life-cycle and quality assurance activities. Is able to focus on quality, has a ‘test-to-break’ attitude and good analytical and testing skills. Is able to understand the entire software development process while simultaneously aligning work assignments to project goal requirements. Is able to draft technical and user documentation. Is able to effectively coordinate and liaise with colleagues and clients. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 

•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 for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 

•Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) or the Global General Service Test (GGST) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters. International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification is required. Relevant additional post-secondary education is an asset.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in software quality assurance or related area is required. Experience in developing Test Automation Framework or designing automated testing suites is required. Experience with Agile development approaches such as SCRUM is required. Experience with S/W CM and build tools such as Microsoft TFS is required. Practical experience and knowledge of Microsoft Test Manager, Selenium or Test Complete is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Technical Test and Competency Based Interview

Website design and programming Expert, Tirana, Albania United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Closing date: Monday, 6 February 2017

Website design and programming Expert, Tirana, Albania
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Closing date: Monday, 6 February 2017

Apply for this job 

Website design and programming Expert
Location :	Tirana, ALBANIA
Application Deadline :	06-Feb-17 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :	9d 11h 59m
Type of Contract :	Individual Contract
Post Level :	National Consultant
Languages Required :	English
Expected Duration of Assignment :	15 working days within the period Feb - April 2017

Background

The United Nations has had a country presence in Albania for over 25 years. The UN communications strategy, which supports coordination of the communication efforts of the UN Country Team in Albania concentrates on the attainment of two long term goals (1) increased awareness of the work of the United Nations in Albania as an authoritative, unified and effective partner contributing to the development objectives of the government and people of Albania by creating positive public perceptions related to the UN’s brand and values and (2) increased public profile of the United Nations System of Agencies in Albania. A key activity of the strategy is to ensure that a well-functioning UN Albania website is designed and maintained with updated information on the work of the resident and non-resident UN agencies which contribute to the Government of Albania-UN Programme of Cooperation (2017-2021). The layout and content of the UN Albania website was designed several years ago with the aim to standardize web management and improve UN Albania’s image. The UN’s targeted audience, especially young people, development experts, policy makers, researchers and technical specialists, have adopted new ways of networking and seeking information. Additionally, transparency has taken an increasingly important role. Taking all those emerging factors into consideration, there is a need to design a more contemporary web presence, which allows for all the above mentioned elements to occupy central stage. Thus, UN Albania wishes to redevelop its current website into an information hub and resource center, where UN’s targeted audiences can find relevant information, news, achievements, reports and relevant research related to UN Albania’s work. The UN Albania website serves the following purposes: Provide updates on programmes and initiatives, which inform partners and stakeholders, and increase the UN’s credibility. Promote transparency, which includes but is not limited to: insights on how UN Albania carries out its business and how donor/partner resources are being spent. Serve as a one stop shop for storing information (reports and other publications) from UN agencies including those which do not have a web presence in Albania.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Albania have several digital communication vehicles: the United Nations Albania website, websites of some UN agencies and social media channels including Twitter, Facebook. UN Albania’s website is the main showcase of the organization’s activities on the ground.  The UN in Albania would like to hire a consultant to implement several duties: Under the supervision and guidance of UN Communication Specialist and IT Specialist as well as in consultation with the Resident Coordinator Office, the contracted consultant will undertake the following duties: Design the website, in close partnership with the IT Specialist, in a user-friendly way to allow easy access to information and browsing. Proposes new website design ideas (two samples) and approaches. Align the website with UN Albania’s updated priorities especially the financial transparency element. Programme front end to match the new design. Programme back end to allow updating information easily for non-expert users. The site must be compatible with all the latest internet browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.). Deliverables A new web design allowing for all the above mentioned elements to take central stage. At the end of the assignment, the UN Albania website must be fully updated reflecting new clustering; all the multimedia tools will have been linked to the corresponding website. All current information and the new one, which will be made available to the expert should be migrated into new design. Back end must be fully programmed to allow updating of given sections and management (editing) of current content and multimedia

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Core Competencies: Communication - Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication. Planning & Organizing – Develops clear goals in line with agreed strategies, identifies priorities, foresees risks and makes allowances accordingly. Organizational Awareness - Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment. Teamwork - Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and delivers outputs in accordance with agreed time, cost and quality standards. Functional Competencies: Hands on experience with web designing Hand on experience with web content management systems Advanced knowledge  of web programming and mark-up languages HTML, DHTML, PHP, Java Script, AJAX and CSS

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education: University degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science/Arts or any relevant area Work Experience: The expert should have at least 7 years of web design and management experience. Language skills: Excellent working knowledge of English and Albanian Evaluation of Applicants The consultant will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal. The award of the contract should be made to the consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. Only the highest ranked consultants/companies who would be found qualified for the job will be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 70 points: Demonstrated experiences in web designing and management. (30 points). Proven ability and experience in content management and web development. (30 points). Proven record in writing and reporting in English language. (10 points). Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max. 30 points Application Procedure The application should contain: Cover letter and methodology explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position and how you plan to implement the requested deliverables. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application. Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability-please fill in the attached form...attached form...  Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees, please upload the P11 instead of your CV. Download here.  Financial Proposal in ALL* - specifying a total lump sum in Albanian Lek  for the tasks specified in this announcement.  The attached template may be used - http://www.un.org.al/editor-files/file/Financial%20Offer%20template.doc. Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant during the contract period (e.g. fee and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services) *Kindly note that Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability and Financial Proposal are two separate documents and should be both part of your application. How to Submit the Application: To submit your application online, please follow the steps below: Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs); Merge your UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs), Financial Proposal Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability and cover letter into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded; Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement); Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click “Submit Application;” Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above); You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.