UNDP Liberia

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO UNDP/SSA/2007/009

Post Title : Financial Information System Advisor Resource Management Unit (RMU) (National)
Post Level : Special Service Agreement (SSA Equivalent of NPPP-B)
Duty Station : Ministry of Finance (Resource Management Unit) (RMU) Monrovia/Liberia
Duration of contract : Initially six months (with possible renewal)
Starting Date : 1 October 2007
Date of Issue : 23 August 2007
Closing Date : 10 September 2007

This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

Background:

Liberia has undergone profound changes over the past one and a half years. A country long known for civil and political strife is slowly but surely recovering under a democratically elected government headed by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The collaborative work between a Government that is committed to change and the multi-donor, Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program (GEMAP) has made this possible. There is clear Government leadership and ownership of the reform program which is characterized by transparency and accountability on issues of economic governance and sound fiscal management.

As envisaged in GEMAP, a Resource Management Unit (RMU) is being established in the Ministry of Finance to support improvements in public financial management systems and procedures. The World Bank through the RMU is providing for specialized Technical Assistance in areas that have been prioritized by Ministry of Finance. The RMU shall have nine international and two local experts in the fields of expenditure and revenue management, legal, concessions, information technology and change management.

The Government of Liberia is committed to application of appropriate fiduciary standards and reforming the related business processes. The RMU team of experts is expected to facilitate this process.

Objective:  

In collaboration with the International Financial Information Advisor in the Ministry of Finance the incumbent shall work with various departments and units within Ministry of Finance to assess the business processes, the information architecture around these processes and work to systematize these processes and structures. In addition he / she shall provide support in the implementation of IT strategies and web management support services in the Ministry of Finance.

Scope of Work:  

Under the supervision of the Task Manager for the RMU Grant and the Minister of Finance, the Financial Information System Advisor shall carry out services, which shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following tasks:

• Working with the international IT experts within the Ministry of Finance to formulate overall IT strategies for the ministry as well as strategies, plans, and requirements of existing and new projects;
• Provide logistics support for data management in the three departments of the Ministry of Finance that would include maintenance of hardware and the network;
• Ensure and maintain network security, regular back up of user data, antivirus updating etc;
• Maintain an inventory of all computer hardware, peripherals and other electronic equipments in the office;
• Respond to specific information on IT needs and requests from user organizations and partners;
• Administer the IT curriculum for the Financial Management Training Program in the Ministry of Finance;
• Introduce modern computer use in the business processes to build basic computer skills through training and to develop capacity in developed and implemented software in the Ministry of Finance.

Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Telecommunications or other related fields with strong specialization in ICT areas;
• Formal training and demonstrated proficiency in IT systems, business software and web based applications;
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of information and communication management, web applications, database management, internet / intranet systems;
• Proficiency in PC / LAN operating systems, network administration, relevant hardware and software platforms;
• Prior operating experience in provision of technical advisory services or similar assignments;
• A clearly identified capability, supported be previous client references, to impart real knowledge and understanding of modern systems and solutions

•  Ability to work independently and as a team member in an international environment

• Solid cross cultural and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, research and report writing skills

Must be a Liberian

Email application to this vacancy should be sent to vacancies.lr@undp.org . Please insert Vacancy Announcement Number in the Subject of the email or written application.  Applications without the Vacancy Announcement Number or with the incorrect Vacancy Announcement Number will not be accepted. Attach photocopies of qualifications (i.e. technical certificates and academicals) and a one-page cover letter indicating your interest and suitability for the position.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a written test followed by an interview.

Please forward all written applications to:

Deputy Resident Representative (Operations)

Attention: HR Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Simpson Apartment, Mamba Point
Monrovia , Liberia

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Note: All applications/queries must be addressed to: vacancies.lr@undp.org
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