Operations Specialists (multiple positions)
Location: New York New York
Description: UNDP is currently interviewing Operations Specialists (multiple positions) right now, this occupation will be placed in New York. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The operations specialists will specifically be called upon to support UNDP’s Transparency team in the following areas:
Provide assistance in reviewing and managing project documents posted by Country Offices in the Intranet Document Management System. Review, enhance and improve other project related datafields. Provide support to Country Offices data quality drive Provide support in the development of transparency related organization-wide training and communications material; Test the project portal service and report bugs and possible inconsistencies. Support geographic data entry with the aim of including the location of UNDP projects in 2011 and 2012.
Competencies
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; Demonstrates strong IT skills. Strong experience in using web related tools Demonstrates knowledge in online geographic tools. Good MS Office package knowledge; Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities. Excellent problem solving and very effective at multi-tasking; Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University Degree
Experience:
2 - 5 years of experience in a relevant field Demonstrated experience in entering and reviewing data and following routines quickly and accurately; Demonstrated experience in using web-related tools. Experience in Web development support is an asset; Familiarity with software to manage, transform and cleaning data is an asset; Familiarity with UNDP and UN system is an asset; Familiarity with open data and transparency polices is an asset; Familiarity with mapping and geocoding experience is an asset; Language Requirements:
Fluent in English; fluency in at least one other UNDP working language (French, Spanish) an asset. Application Requirements:
Updated P11 or Resume/CV ; Statement of Interest (cover letter) with a brief narrative addressing the competencies mentioned above; Financial proposal stating your daily fee for the assignment (please include as part of your cover letter) Shortlisted candidates will be rated according to the following criteria:
Technical Evaluation:
Criterion â€" Technical (*) Weight
40% - Previous experience dealing with complex tasks involving data, including excellent attention to detail, and client service experience
30% - Previous experience in IT services, testing, online geographic tools and web data related tools
20% - Previous experience in problem solving and multitasking 10%- Previous experience in UN or other related international organizations
Total Technical 100%
(*)Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation
Criterion â€" Financial Weight
Financial proposal 30%
Cumulative analysis will be used in determining the best candidate for this assignment. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract is made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as responsive/compliant/acceptable, and having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria:
Technical Criteria weight: 70% Financial Criteria weight: 30%
Other:
No travel is envisaged for this assignment. As this is a local consultancy, UNDP will not cover the travel costs to duty station. Candidate is responsible for required US working documents.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:05:34 GMT