UNDP ICT Specialist Jobs in Malawi

UNDP ICT Specialist Jobs in Malawi

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The National Registration Bureau (NRB) of Malawi is legally mandated to implement and maintain a National Registration and Identification System (NRIS) to register and issue identity cards to all citizens 16 years of age and older. UNDP has provided technical assistance to the NRB in the design and development of critical software and operational procedures for a fully supported National Registration and Identification System for Malawi.

The ICT Specialist will lead the technical support team which includes UNDP appointed Software Developer and network systems administrator. Support services to NRB include the planning, design, implementation and coordination of the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of the government’s computer and telecommunication systems.

The ICT Specialist will ensure the smooth operations and business continuity of the NRIS, with particular focus on the maintenance of biometric registration kits (BKRs), data center systems (hardware and software), disaster recovery sites, data transmission and interoperability with other systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on the plans, design and strategies on the NRIS, focusing on the following:

Lead the consultations of users, management, vendors and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements and specifying technologies to meet those needs;

Advise and make recommendations to the Project Manager on the ICT budget formulation processes for the NRIS and other associated organizational units;

Lead the formulation of systems requirements, processes and procedures for the implementation of the NRIS in consultation with NRB;

Advice on the formulation processes of ICT systems, in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and procedures;

Coordinate and provide technical input into contract specifications and subsequent management;

Supervise the transformation processes of the pilots into mass registration of Children and continuous registration of the ICT systems for the NRIS Project;

Lead in the development and implementation of various ICT software and hardware systems required in the mass and continuous registration of children;

As required, lead in technical meetings and workshops;

Participate in the complete lifecycle of delivery including architecture, design, development, tests, and document integration solutions, custom development, and data migration elements of business applications across technical domains;

Research, review and make recommendations on any new software applications or innovations from a perspective of design, integration, and technical fit with other systems;

Lead efforts for standardizing, integrating, and centralizing multi-system systems. Define and clearly communicate the requirements to all relevant stakeholders;

Plan, design and oversee the implementation of complex government business solutions in collaboration with functional solution vendors;

Participate in the refinement of technology and architecture roadmaps as needed and oversee the adherence to these roadmap/s;

Evaluate the existing systems to determine integration requirements for NRB systems and other stakeholders.

Provide substantive support and high-level advice on the execution and management of ICT Infrastructure for the NRIS, focusing on the following:

Supervise and mentor the work of Systems Administrators, Software Developers and contracted vendors;

Take the lead in the selection, installation and management of ICT resources such as PKI infrastructure and Biometric servers;

Supervise and approve the development and drafting of training materials for ICT staff and operational staff involved in the NRIS process in conjunction with the Project Manager;

Manage the ICT operations, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines, as well as risk issues and mitigating measures;

Provide technical advice to the ICT capacity-building efforts of the NRB;

Provide administrative supervision of the logistics of computers, registration equipment and security of ICT systems of the NRIS Project;

Develop, test, debug and review computer code for database systems

(e.g. SQL queries) and specialized modules;

Provide sound technical advice as well as hands on support for the NRB systems integration and interoperability strategies and interface with other systems;

Liaise with other stakeholders such as CDC/EGPAF on NRB systems development in relation to systems integration efforts, including maintaining a close working relationship and rapport with Government ICT staff and departments;

Lead in the development and implementation of a disaster recovery and business continuity plan for NRB.

Ensures efficient network administration and NRIS ICT operations, focusing on the following:

Provide oversight in monitoring and tracking the progress and performance of the NRIS against established objectives, policies and identified risks;

Maximize network performance between NRB HQ, DROs, Post Offices and other registration centers by monitoring network performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages;

Scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects from GWAN, NRIS/NRB on network optimization;

Monitor, report, and fix the WAN and LAN NRIS production and DR site for any potential threats, issues, or upcoming maintenance;

Implement strategies for NRBs systems cyber security.

Contribute to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on the following:

Develop and provide reports to the Project Manager on the progress and performance of the ICT networks and hardware infrastructure;

Support and share best practices on the national registration systems that promote efficiency and effectiveness, and value for money;

Leads the development and drafting of ICT documentation for the NRB systems;

Documents innovative strategies and new approaches in the execution of the ICT project, and

Transfer knowledge and skills to NRB staff on various areas such as PKI management, systems integration and network management.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master of Science Degree in Computer Science or related fields from a recognized institution coupled with relevant ICT certifications.

Bachelor's degree in related field with additional two (2) years of qualifying relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience:

Minimum seven (7) years (Master's degree) holders or nine (9) years (Bachelor’s degree) experience in ICT projects involving the design and development of both hardware and software systems, network configuration and management, preferably in an international development context;

A minimum of three years experience in international technical assistance and capacity building roles is essential;

Prior experience working on ICT development projects involving biometric registration systems (e.g. voter, census or national identity) is desirable;

Good understanding and working knowledge of applicable international standards pertaining to Smartcards is highly desirable. First-hand knowledge of encryption and programming of Smart Cards, preferably Open Platform on the Java Card OS is highly desirable;

Prior experience in developing and implementing system architectures, data center facilities, and knowledge of data transmission protocols and systems, is desirable;

Demonstrable experience in working with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in smart card management, Smart Card Personalization, using Megamatcher ABIS (Automated Biometrics Identification System) or related technology is desirable;

In-depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc. Especially user permissions/rights management, firewalled, systemd/systemctl, ftp/file shares;

Demonstrable experience is desirable in the use and application of software development tools, including: Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 and C# programming language; Experience in Microsoft SQL Server, preferably MS SQL 2014, Crystal Reports or similar package for customized reporting; prior development experience for Web Based Systems is an advantage, preferably using ASP.NET (ASPX) and IIS.

Language

Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP ICT Specialist Jobs in Malawi

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