Call for the Roster of International IT Consultants

Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) in compliance with the number of requests receiving periodically from the national partners is intending to conduct roster call to engage international ICT experts in forthcoming activities relating to the development of software platforms for the state partners. Particularly, the recruitment of an international IT expert(s) is implied to support with the development of the ToRs for the development of the software platforms throughout upcoming years. In accordance with the country’s strategic commitments, the state institutions are gradually transfer their workflow and pertinent administrative and analytical procedures into digital mode. These are reflecting the importance of minimum interference of human factor which might result in leading to discrepancies and errors as well as inaccuracy in obtaining the required information and/or data. The incumbent ICT expert(s) will be assigned to support the designated ministries and agencies to clarify the scope of responsibilities and services to be automated and digitalized accordingly afterwards.

Objective of Assignment:

The OSCE POiD intends to engage the services of an international IT expert who will provide consultancy during all three phases comprised of 1) development of ToR for an IT company, 2) selection of an IT company through a tender procedure provision of OSCE, 3) monitoring over the implementation of the tasks outlined in the ToR. An incumbent expert should offer guidance to both the OSCE POiD and the designated ministry and/or agency regarding the development of ToR and operation of the software upon its final acceptance.

Duration of Assignment:
One month

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: http://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Economic Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

Providing support in assessing the requests pertaining to the technical assistance/software development from ministries and agencies in frame of on-site needs assessment missions;

Providing specialized technical insights during the assessment of bidders' technical proposals and recommending appropriate companies for the implementation of the tender;

Conducting regular monitoring sessions on a weekly basis over the duration of collaboration with the contractor to assess the progress;

Collaborating in assessment of a software compliance with the specifications outlined in the Terms of Reference and identifying any discrepancies or technical challenges;

Evaluating project advancement and furnishing comprehensive reports on outcomes to the OSCE POiD;

Assisting in demonstrating the operational functionality of a developed software by a local IT company;

Investigating the potential for integrating additional modules into the software in the future;

Providing assistance in identifying and resolving any encountered technical deficiencies.

Necessary Qualifications:

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

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