International Consultant (Human Resources Information Systems Management Expert)

Result of ServiceA. Workplan developed; B. On-site needs assessment of hardware and software need for effective knowledge management, development, and talent tracking system completed; C. Needs assessment report submitted. Work LocationHome-based with travel within Kenya Expected duration1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis consultancy is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi (Kenya), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Programmes, the Programme Management Officer, and in close consultation with programme staff and consultants, the consultant will: • Develop a workplan on the overall assignment in collaboration with UNODC and the relevant national authorities; • Participate in the on-site needs assessment during the five-day activity on talent recruitment and retention in Kiganjo, Kenya to review of the current knowledge management, development, and tracking system of the NPS College Main Campus; • Develop a needs assessment report that outlines recommendations for the future development of the system and identifies necessary hardware and software components. Qualifications/special skills• An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, programming, human resource IT systems administration or similar subject is required; a first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree • Minimum of 10 years of global work experience is required in administration of information-telecommunications systems for human resources and talent management. • Experience in conducting business needs assessment in for public institutions, including law enforcement and criminal justice institutions, in the area of human resources IT systems is required. • Exposure to development is desirable. • Experience in providing expert advice to public sector or international organizations is desirable. • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage Languages• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.