National Consultant – Full Stack Web Developer for NCAJ Information Management System

Result of Servicei. The Inception Meeting and Report, outlining the methodology and timelines, completed. ii. A fully functional information management system, customized to meet NCAJ's requirements, developed and implemented. iii. Comprehensive documentation, including system architecture, user manuals, and maintenance guides, provided. iv. Training sessions for users conducted, and ongoing technical support post-implementation setup. v. The Final Consultancy Report, compiling all outputs and deliverables, submitted. Work LocationNairobi, Kenya Expected duration28 February - 30 May 2025 (30 Working Days) Duties and Responsibilities1. Background of the Assignment As the global guardian of the United Nations standards and norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, UNODC seeks to strengthen the rule of law through the prevention of crime and the promotion of fair, humane, and accountable criminal justice systems. To do this, UNODC provides Member States with expertise and advice to develop effective and responsible crime prevention strategies and policies and to build the capacity of their criminal justice systems to operate more effectively within the framework of the rule of law, while promoting human rights and protecting vulnerable groups. Within the framework of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, UNODC’s project titled “Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD) Phase II, and seeks to “Reinforce the rule of law, improve access to justice, increase efficiency and accountability in the justice system and use of technology as an enabler of justice” while addressing capacity needs and persistent bottlenecks affecting service delivery in the justice sector, advance digitalization to streamline the administration of justice and countering corruption to improve access to justice for all Kenyans, including those at risk of exclusion and marginalization. The PLEAD II component implemented by UNODC targets support to the following institutions in the justice chain (national partners): National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS), Witness Protection Agency (WPA), Directorate of Children Services (DCS), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) and National Police Service (NPS). On the other hand, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) through its flagship Amkeni Wakenya facility. 2. Purpose of the assignment The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), established under the Judicial Service Act 2011, is a high-level policymaking, coordination, and oversight body mandated to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Kenya’s justice sector. The NCAJ seeks to enhance coordination, data storage, processing, and information sharing through a robust information management system. This system will serve various committees and working groups, improving collaborative efforts and organizational efficiency. Under the PLEAD II framework, UNODC seeks to support the NCAJ through engaging a Full Stack Web Developer for the development and finalization of an Information Management System. Objectives: i. System Development and Enhancement: Support the development of an information management system that meets the functional needs of NCAJ committees and working groups. ii. User-Centered Design: Ensure the system is user-friendly and effectively addresses the needs of stakeholders. iii. Integration and Data Management: Facilitate seamless integration of data sources and management tools within the system. iv. Training and Support: Provide training to users and ongoing support to ensure effective utilization of the system. 3. Specific Tasks to be performed by the consultant: The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme UNODC ROEA, direct supervision of the Programme Manager in coordination with the Programme officers and work closely with the relevant Judiciary stakeholders in performing the following substantive duties and responsibilities: a. Inception Meeting and Report: Undertake an inception meeting with the relevant stakeholders at NCAJ to review the scope, timelines and methodology of work for the development of the Framework. Draft and submit to UNODC the inception report. b. Regulatory Gap Analysis Report: Undertake a comprehensive assessment and in collaboration with the NCAJ secretariat gather requirements and identify system functionalities. Submit to UNODC and NCAJ the Gap analysis report. c. System development: Based on the findings of the gap analysis, i. Design and develop a scalable full-stack solution, including front-end and back-end components. ii. Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations. iii. Implement database design and management strategies to support information storage and retrieval. iv. Conduct user testing and provide feedback on system refinement. v. Develop user training materials and deliver training sessions. d. Conduct user testing and provide feedback on system refinement: Present the system to the NCAJ Secretariat and other relevant stakeholders for adoption. e. Final Consultancy Report: Draft and submit a final consultancy report summarizing all tasks undertaken in the template provided and attaching all final work outputs/deliverables. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law Innovation and Technology IT Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field 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 degree; • At least 2 years experience as an ICT systems designer particularly in information systems for e-Justice or e-Government is required. • Experience in developing and incubating ICT solutions, managing innovation and directing the development of software as well as development of innovation policy instruments supporting institutional / business processes is required • Experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, IDS/Firewalls/VPN Administration, content filers, Security scan tools, Network and Systems, servers etc. is desirable • Experience working within (or with) Kenya’s judicial system is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations Secretariat languages 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.