Advisor in the sector of IT & Entrepreneurship,
Belgrade, Serbia
UNDP Belgrade
Closing date: Sunday, 5 March 2017
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Title:
Advisor in the sector of IT & Entrepreneurship
Project: Management of Citizen-Centric Policy Measures – Office of the Prime
Minister
Reporting to: Technical Advisor-
IT& Entrepreneurship
Duty
Station: Belgrade
Contract
Type: Individual Contract
Duration:
15 March – 15 September 2017
a. Purpose
To provide expert advice to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on several projects belonging to the IT&
Entrepreneurship priority area.
b. Objective
The overall objective of the project is to
enable the Government to drive forward a set of citizen-centric policy measures
and interventions, which will make a substantial difference to the quality of
life experienced by Serbia’s citizens.
c. Background
Information
UNDP responds to the global challenge of
developing institutions and processes conducive to development.
UNDP work in 2016-2020 through the Country
Program Document (guided by the National Priorities for International
Assistance, in 2014-2017) and builds on results achieved to date. The focus of
the new programme is on: (a) accountable and representative governance
institutions serving people; (b) equal participation for women and lives free
of violence; (c) inclusive and sustainable growth; and (d) low-carbon and
climate-resilient development.
UNDP works across a variety of development
contexts including stable, conflict/post conflict and transitional settings,
and supports Governments to achieve national development priorities which are
in line with globally agreed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In order to steer reforms at a fast-track
pace, the Office of the Prime Minister is setting up a Delivery Unit as a
single information and coordination point supporting the head of Government in
reaching evidence-based policy decisions.
The overall objective of the project is to
enable the Government to drive forward a set of citizen-centric policy measures
and interventions, which will make a substantial difference to the quality of
life experienced by Serbia’s citizens.
The purpose of the project is the support
the Office of the Prime Minister by providing advisory services to its Strategic
project implementation Unit tasked with supporting the Cabinet in delivering
better results faster in five key priority areas: Infrastructure, Investment
climate, Agriculture, Restructuring of public enterprises, Public
administration reform and IT& Entrepreneurship.
The PMO has formed teams to work on each priority area
(lot). UNDP will support Advisors in each team, who will advise on individual
projects.
With this ToR, UNDP seeks to engage an
advisor for the IT & Entrepreneurship lot.
IT&
Entrepreneurship is of particular importance for economic
development of modern countries, aimed to follow and respond to global trends
of the new industrialization. IT sector represents the fastest growing industry
in Serbia, with 10% growth each year. The sector employs around 20,000 people
in approximately 2,200 companies. There is a significant potential for
companies to expand their businesses and also a space for new investments in
order to create environment for establishment of new start-ups.
Description of Responsibilities
a. Scope
of work
The advisor will provide advisory services to the
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the development of citizen-centric policy measures and interventions using
evidence-based approaches in a number of projects belonging to Lot 6, IT & Entrepreneurship.
More specifically, the advisor will assist with
monitoring of the projects in the field, coordination between different
stakeholders, develop high level analyses and propose plans for policy
development in this priority area. The advisor will provide support to the PMO
on development of policy towards the development of the IT sector and
Entrepreneurship, identifying key reform areas, defining targets and
benchmarks, and identifying any critical issues as they emerge. The advisor will
provide expert advice to the PMO on implementing policy priorities within each project,
identifying and supporting key stakeholders, defining targets and benchmarks,
and identifying any critical issues as they emerge.
Specific responsibilities include:
·
Maintain regular communication with relevant line ministries,
implementation agencies and other involved stakeholders in order to advise the
PMO of developments concerning individual projects and provide recommendations
for action;
·
Develop monthly
evidence-based progress reports advising the PMO of key milestones, stakeholder
activities, risks and bottlenecks, and recommended courses of action regarding
the assigned project, which will serve as inputs for aggregated monthly reports
to the PMO across all projects in the relevant priority area
During
the assignments, the consultants will closely cooperate with the PMO leadership
team and personnel, as well as other relevant stakeholders.
b. Duties,
responsibilities and key milestones
The
consultants are responsible for the following deliverables:
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Service deliverables
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Deadline
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1
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Updating project
completion waterfall charts indicating key milestones and key target dates
for completion;
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Updating list of
all stakeholders (agencies, departments, individuals, external organisations,
etc.) involved and contributing to process, and their activities;
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Revise (based on
selected interviews, research and analysis) list of all open issues that
could prevent the implementation of analysis or recommendations from taking
place before targeted deadline;
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List out courses
of action and potential options to explore for resolving open issues
(including pros and cons for each);
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Provide brief
analysis of data and evidence (on return on investment, regulation
requirements, etc.) regarding the specific project
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20th
of each month
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All
deliverables should be delivered in English and will have to be quality
reviewed and approved by the UNDP Portfolio Manager in consultation with the PMO
management.
Competencies
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Consistently ensures timeliness
and quality of project work.
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Demonstrates strong oral and
written communication skills in Serbian and English. Other European languages
are an advantage.
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Evidence of ability to express
ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams.
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Ability to summarize and
systematize complex information in PowerPoint format, suitable for use by
highest level decision-makers and identify priorities for follow up activities.
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Shares knowledge and experience.
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Focuses on results and responds
positively to feedback.
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Displays cultural, gender,
religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
·
Demonstrates integrity by
modelling ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum
bachelor degree (MA preferred) in IT, engineering, economics, business,
organizational science or other relevant field;
- At
least 1-3 years of experience on positions involving project management,
planning and implementation;
·
Solid network of national
stakeholders, including public institutions, international organizations,
businesses and (where relevant) civil society organizations;
·
Sound understanding of the
national institutional and legal framework and implementation practice in
relevant areas;
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Excellent organizational and
communication skills; proven ability to express ideas clearly;
- Project
management skills and ability to monitor and report on multiple project
would be an asset.
- Experience
with conducting data analysis using Excel, ability to create sophisticated
graphs and charts to present complex data in meaningful way;
- Strong
research, analytical and quantitative skills;
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Fluency in Serbian and English;
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Full computer literacy in the use
of MS Office package, especially Excel and Power Point.
Application
Procedure:
Qualified and
interested candidates are asked to submit their applications via UNDP Web site:
UNDP in Serbia under
section “Jobs” no later than 5 March
2017.
Applications should include:
·
P11 (PDF format) containing
e-mail contacts of at least three referees (section 26 & 29). P11 may be
downloaded at: http://www.undp.org.rs/download/ic/P11.doc;
·
Offeror’s Letter (PDF format)
confirming Interest and availability for the Individual Contractor (IC)
Assignment. Can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.undp.org.rs/download/ic/Confirmation.docx(only
PDF will be accepted).
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The Offeror’s letter must also
include:
1.
a Cover Letter – Explaining why
you are the most suitable for the work
Additional Information:
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Individual
Contract (IC) will be applicable for individual consultants applying in their
own capacity. If the applicant is employed by any legal entity, IC would
be issued upon submission of Consent letter from the employer acknowledging the
engagement with UNDP.Template of General Conditions on IC could be found on: http://www.undp.org.rs/download/ic/Confirmation.docx
·
Reimbursable
Loan Agreement (RLA) will be applicable for applicants employed by any legal
entity. Template of RLA with General Terms and Conditions could be found on: http://www.undp.org.rs/download/RLA%20with%20General%20Terms%20and%20Conditions.doc. In the case of engagement of Civil servants under IC
contract modality a no-objection letter should be provided by the Government
entity. The ‘no-objection’ letter must also state that the employer
formally certifies that their employees are allowed to receive short-term consultancy assignment from
another entity without being on “leave-without-pay” status (if applicable), and include any
conditions and restrictions on granting such permission, if any. If the
previous is not applicable ‘leave-without-pay’ confirmation should be
submitted.
Engagement of
Government Officials and Employees
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Government
Officials or Employees are civil servants of UN Member States. As such,
if they will be engaged by UNDP under an IC which they will be signing in their
individual capacity (i.e., engagement is not done through RLA signed by their
Government employer), the following conditions must be met prior to the award
of contract:
(i) A
“No-objection” letter in respect of the individual is received 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
IC.
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The above
requirements are also applicable to Government-owned and controlled enterprises
and well as other semi/partially or fully owned Government entities, whether or
not the Government ownership is of majority or minority status.
UNDP recognizes the possibility that
there are situations when the Government entity employing the individual that
UNDP wishes to engage is one that allows its employees to receive external
short-term consultancy assignments (including but not limited to research
institutions, state-owned colleges/universities, etc.), whereby a status of
“on-leave-without-pay” is not required. Under such circumstance, the individual
entering into an IC with UNDP must still provide a “No-objection” letter from
the Government employing him/her. The “no objection” letter required
under (i) above must also state that the employer formally certifies that their
employees are allowed to receive short-term consultancy assignment from another
entity without being on “leave-without-pay” status, and include any conditions
and restrictions on granting such permission, if any. The said document
may be obtained by, and put on record of, UNDP, in lieu of the document (ii)
listed above.