As part of its UNOPS Republic of Serbia Multi-Country Office (RSMCO) operations, and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation in Montenegro (the Ministry), UNOPS in Montenegro is initiating a ““Enhancing School Infrastructure in Montenegro (ESIM)” Project in Montenegro, funded by European Investment Bank (EIB), which is designed to enhance the capacity of national and local stakeholders, primarily the Ministry, to better plan, deliver and manage school infrastructure. This Project is part of a broader programme that will contribute to improved quality of pre-school, primary and secondary education in Montenegro and it is part of the broader vision focused on further comprehensive education reforms. The key beneficiaries of the Project are the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation and schools in Montenegro.
One of key Project deliverables relate to enhancement of the existing Ministry of Education Information System (MEIS) in order to improve data collection and data analysis related to school infrastructure.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the ICT Department of the Ministry, the ICT Specialist will be responsible for enhancement of different information systems with regard to data collection, exchange and data analysis.

The selected candidate will undertake the following activities:

Identification of beneficiary needs

• Assess the ICT needs and capacities of the national stakeholders in relation to development and establishment of information system;
• Assess and define the specific data collection requirements and expectations of the relevant national partner, ensuring that all necessary information is identified to support their objectives
• Advise national partners on the development, operation and maintenance of ICT solutions;

Identification of information system requirements

• Gather functional and non-functional requirements based on the analysis of the relevant business processes;
• Identify the scope of the information system based on the analysis of relevant business processes, with particular consideration for interoperability with other systems.

Software development

• Design and implementation of information systems;
• Providing upgrade of existing information systems;
• Definition of the SQL code for extracting data from information system databases;
• Development of user interface using required technologies;
• Development of REST services using required technologies;
• Development of various database reports using required tools;
• Putting new modules into operational use, which includes following activities: installation of application and database servers, deployment of the software modules onto the production environment;
• Testing of software solutions, including unit testing, integration testing, acceptance testing.

Users training

• Assess the level of IT literacy and skills of the national partner employees that will be using/operating the information system;
• Developed and/or conduct ICT training related to information system;

Support to management

• Provide advice on ICT issues relevant for the Project;
• Contribute to development of Project plans and reports related to ICT domain, management of risks and issues, and identification of lessons learned.

Education

• Master degree preferably in Computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering is required, or another relevant technical field.
• Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline with two additional years of relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of MSc.

Work Experience

• Minimum two years of experience in IT systems design/development in the public sector is required;
• Previous experience in performing needs assessments/gap analyses is an asset;
• Previous experience in business process analysis and defining requirements for data collections and data sets is an asset;
• Experience in conducting users training of software will be considered as an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Montenegrin and English (speaking, reading and writing) is required

This is a local position, it is therefore open to nationals of Montenegro and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: Local ICA Specialist – ICS 9
Contract duration: Up to 70 days through the period of 22 months, with possibility of extension
Duty station: Home-based with frequent in-country travel in Montenegro

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

The mission of UNOPS is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. As a part of the United Nations family, and as the only self-financed UN organisation, UNOPS is committed to UN values and private sector efficiency.

In Serbia, UNOPS has been active since 2000 and the organisation provides support in conducting demanding socio-economic reforms and facilitating accession to the European Union. The projects focus on sustainable local development, good governance, the rule of law, social cohesion, environment and emergency response. The projects are implemented with funding from the European Union (EU), the Governments of Switzerland, Sweden, Serbia, and the UN organisations.

UNOPS Serbia Multi-Country Office (RSMCO) also covers Montenegro and North Macedonia, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the need for support and potential engagements are being assessed. The work of UNOPS and the projects it implements is contextualised within the broader Sustainable Development Goals frameworks and objectives of the countries of its operations.