Consultant for the Implementation of a Geolocation Tender - 28840501

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Country: Cote d'Ivoire

Summary: Consultant for the Implementation of a Geolocation System for Services Adapted to the Needs of Adolescents and Young People

Deadline: 07 Dec 2018

Posting Date: 29 Nov 2018

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 28840501

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Competition: ICB

Financier: United Nations Secretariat

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Tender Value: Refer Document

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38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

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Tenders are invited for Consultant for the Implementation of a Geolocation System for Services Adapted to the Needs of Adolescents and Young People in Ivory Coast, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will work closely with UNICEF lead innovation and will be overseen by the HIV and Youth Section Manager and will be responsible for:
· Set up a geolocation system for services adapted to the needs of adolescents and young people in Côte d'Ivoire
· Create a standardized information collection and mapping system shared with stakeholders
· Define a collaborative mechanism with young people to update the information of the mapped structures
· Mapping all public and private structures providing services for young people with systematically GPS coordinates and standardized information, in the regions of Abidjan, Man, Daloa and San Pedro.
Outside UNICEF, the Ministry of Youth will coordinate the activities of this consultancy.
Expected results:
At the end of the consultation, the (a) consultant will:
· In each region, a community of cartographers coordinates, maps and updates the list of structures offering services dedicated to adolescents.
· A non-exhaustive database of structures offering services for adolescents is created including the list of services offered, the conditions of access, contact information and geographical location.
PERIOD COVERED
The duration of the consultation is four (04) calendar months (16 weeks), excluding the Sponsor's response time on progress reports and the duration of the work is 10 weeks.
REMUNERATION AND BUDGET
All applicants will be required to submit a financial proposal based on the nature and complexity of the consultancy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
· A university degree in information technology, software engineering, telecommunications engineering, electronics engineering, computer science or business administration is required.
· At least 5 years of professional experience in a field of new technologies and especially in geolocation
· A minimum of two years experience in implementing technology solutions is required.
· Experience in systems design and software development, preferably on open source platforms.
· Experience with ICT hardware, smart devices, mobile phones and web technologies available in Africa, particularly the design or deployment of tools suitable for low-bandwidth environments or substandard infrastructure.
· Experience with mobile platforms and emerging technologies is highly desirable.
· In-depth understanding of the role of technology in the development and humanitarian sectors as well as in the United Nations system.
· Good writing skills
· Demonstrated proficiency in the mastery and use of word and data processing tools, in particular, Microsoft Word, power point and Excel;
· Perfect command of spoken and written French;
· Good command of French and ability to analyze, communicate and write.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic origin, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. organization
UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as for all other types of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Any candidate considered for recruitment will be rigorously checked for references and background.
HOW TO APPLY:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all over the world. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=518144
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