Republic of Moldova

National Consultant to develop the software for inputting and processing the data of the industrial production index

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00353

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	28 Jul 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	02 Aug 2013, 14:00 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	07 Aug 2013
Reference to the project:	Strengthening the National Statistical System
Expected Duration of Assignment:	August – October 2013, up to 25 working days
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" button no later than 28 July 2013.     Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: aurelia.spataru@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Attachment 1 to ToR Attachment 2 to ToR Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Contacts:

Mr. Roman Rosca.

roman.rosca@undp.org

Background

Joint UN Project on Strengthening the National Statistical System of RM (Statistics Project) is currently implemented by the National Bureau of Statistics in partnership with the UNDP, UN Women, UNICEF, UNFPA, ILO and the Government of Romania, and aims at improving data production, dissemination and use of statistical information with particular attention to national needs and overall conformity of official statistics with international standards.

One of the Statistics Project’s intended results is the improved capacity of the National Bureau of Statistics and other line ministries to produce, in a timely manner, data of appropriate quality being multi-dimensionally disaggregated. The second expected result would be the improved use of available disaggregated statistics by different categories of data users, in particular for evidence-based monitoring of policies, development strategies, programmes, necessary to analyze and monitor such phenomena as poverty, social exclusion, gender equality, etc.

The Project aims to respond to the urgent need to improve the availability and quality of regional statistics to ensure that the disadvantaged areas of the country are clearly identified and the exact nature of their problem is clearly understood. It identifies and gradually resolves these statistical issues by exploring various approaches and learning from advanced experience of other countries, and building capacities of Regional Development Agencies (RDA) to monitor the implementation of their regional development strategies.

Scope of work

The purpose of the assignment is to develop the software application for inputting and processing the statistical data for calculation of regional Industrial Production Index (IPI).

Requirements for experience

1. Academic Qualifications:
• University degree in computer science, statistics and/or other areas relevant for the assignment;
2. Years of experience:
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in designing and maintaining of software applications, including those based on contemporary web technologies, or other relevant professional experience;
• Experience in implementation of similar projects for other Government institutions/subdivisions;
• Experience in working with international organizations and UN agencies in particular would be an asset;
• Experience in training of adults;
3. Competencies:
• Familiarity of ICT terminology and definitions, e-Statistics, as well as best international/EU practice applied in national statistics activities aimed at efficient integration of data collection, imputation, processing and dissemination;
• Knowledge of the peculiarities of statistical sector (e.g. data collection process, methodologies used in enterprises statistics, etc.) would be an asset;
• Good communication and writing skills;
• Good knowledge of Romanian and Russian (knowledge of English will be an additional asset);
• Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity;
• Availability to work with UNDP and Project’s national stakeholder during the indicated/approved period;
• Cultural and gender sensitivity.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Technical Proposal:
• explaining how applicant responds to the qualification requirements and why he/she is the most suitable for the work;
• describing a short vision on achievement of tasks.
2. Personal information (as a detailed CV or as a Personal History Form /P11) including records on past experience in similar projects/assignments and concrete outputs obtained;
3. Financial proposal (in USD, specifying a total lump sum amount and the number of anticipated working days).

Additional Information: In the case of engagement of Civil servants under Individual Contract modality, (i) A “No-objection” letter in respect of the individual is requested from the Government employing him/her, and; (ii) The individual must provide an official documentation from his/her employer formally certifying his or her status as being on “official leave without pay” for the duration of the Individual Contract.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.

In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including all related costs e.g. travel, per diems, fees, taxes, phone calls etc.) and the number of anticipated working days.  The consultant shall bare costs for all supplies needed for data collection and data processing including possession of his own personal computer.

 Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

During the contract period no travel is required.

 

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