- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Country: Bangladesh
- City: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Office: UNDP Dhaka
Closing date: Wednesday, 27 May 2015
NATIONAL CONSULTANT- ICT CONSULTANT (BANGLADESH NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT)Location : Dhaka, BANGLADESH
Application Deadline : 27-May-15
Additional Category
Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required : English
Expected Duration of Assignment : The assignment will be for 5 months, early June 2015
Background
The Bangladesh National Human Rights Commission Capacity Development Project (BNHRC-CDP) is a five-year UNDP project to develop the capacity of the National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh. It was launched in 2010 and will end on 31 October 2015.
The development objective of the BNHRC-CD project is 'improved promotion and protection of human rights in Bangladesh with a conducive environment for Human Development and realization of the Millennium Goals'. The purpose of the project is 'to improve the promotion and protection of the human rights of all particularly for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, such as women, disabled, ethnic minorities, and children through institutional capacity development of the National Human Rights Commission'.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives
To provide ICT technical support to BNHRC-CDP and NHRC and ensure smooth functioning of ICT operations at both BNHRC-CDP and NHRC
Scope of work
The assignment covers all ICT-related activities and is aimed at revamping ICT in focusing primarily on the objectives below: Full maintenance of the ICT infrastructure, including:
- Network and Internet connectivity optimization, central management, bandwidth monitoring, etc.
- Provide technical expertise, in liaison with UNDP/BNHRC, in procurement.
- Provide satisfactory day-to-day ICT support to users in the BNHRC-CDP office and NHRC office;
- Basic IT procedures for operating and maintenance of IT equipment;
- Ensure proper management of IT equipment assets through proper assignment to users and asset management. Propose IT equipment maintenance strategy.
- Assess IT user equipment needs and spearhead disposal of old IT equipment and draft replacement plan;
- ICT capacity building of technical staff and user empowerment through regular ICT tips;
- Support implementation of ICT management systems and strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Optimized network infrastructure, datacenter and ICT management aligned with corporate standards;
- Comprehensive handover note with clear recommendations for further/future improvements;
- Complete and updated ICT documentation including BNHRC and NHRC aspects;
- Satisfactory user support;
- IT user equipment replacement plan in place;
Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments
The payment for this assignment should be defined in the financial proposal by the consultant which will be all inclusive a lump sum amount.
Tentative Payment Schedule
- To deliver smooth functioning of ICT operations, ensure trouble-shooting, restoration drives, off-site storage backups, monitoring network, file server traffic, CMS, support in procurement, provide technical support to conference, meetings etc. Upon completion of the deliverables of the 1st month as per submission of the monthly progress report and acceptance by the contract administrator.
Payment- 20 % of total
- To deliver smooth functioning of ICT operations, ensure trouble-shooting, restoration drives, off-site storage backups, monitoring network, file server traffic, CMS, support in procurement, provide technical support to conference, meetings etc. Upon completion of the deliverables of the 2nd month as per submission of the monthly progress report and acceptance by the contract administrator.
Payment- 20 % of total
- To deliver smooth functioning of ICT operations, ensure trouble-shooting, restoration drives, off-site storage backups, monitoring network, file server traffic, CMS, support in procurement, provide technical support to conference, meetings etc. Upon completion of the deliverables of the 3rd month as per submission of the monthly progress report and acceptance by the contract administrator.
Payment- 20 % of total
- To deliver smooth functioning of ICT operations, ensure trouble-shooting, restoration drives, off-site storage backups, monitoring network, file server traffic, CMS, support in procurement, provide technical support to conference, meetings etc. Upon completion of the deliverables of the 4th month as per submission of the monthly progress report and acceptance by the contract administrator.
Payment- 20 % of total
- To deliver smooth functioning of ICT operations, ensure trouble-shooting, restoration drives, off-site storage backups, monitoring network, file server traffic, CMS, support in procurement, provide technical support to conference, meetings etc. Upon completion of the deliverables of the 5th month as per submission of the monthly progress report and acceptance by the contract administrator.
Payment- 20 % of total
The duration of the assignment will be 5 months, beginning June 2015.
Duty Station
The principal working location (duty station) is Dhaka.
Inputs
Project will provide office space to the consultant. All other inputs to carry out the service will have to be borne by the consultant.
Supervision and Performance Evaluation
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager of BNHRC-CDP, the ICT Consultant will be stationed at the BNHRC-CDP office in Baridhara, Dhaka. The ICT Consultant will provide day to day operational facility of computerized tasks both for BNHRC-CDP and for the National Human Rights Commission. The project Manager will supervise and evaluate the performance of the Consultant.
Competencies
Functional Competencies
Technical knowledge -ICT competencies-
- Expert practitioner of ICT areas
- Knowledgeable on inter-agency collaboration
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex ICT projects and providing ICT solution design services that align with organizational objectives and business requirements
- Demonstrated experience in identifying technical issues, thinking laterally and applying analytical skills to develop appropriate options for resolution.
- Experience in the establishment, review and continuous improvement of ICT Architecture.
- Significant experience in the provision of specialist technical advice, support and assistance within an information technology environment covering many ICT technologies and environments.
- Significant knowledge of ICT-related government legislation, policies, procedures and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining server, storage and network infrastructure on a wide range of platforms and technologies.
- Proven ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a range of business and ICT stakeholders, and to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and priorities workloads.
- An understanding of an ability to work to the spirit and principles of the Premier's Safety Commitment and the legislative requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act.
Achieving results through good organization and effective implementation of tasks:
- Organizes and presents information clearly, concisely
- Presents information that is relevant to achieve organizational results
Developing tools and mechanisms:
- Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
- Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client:
- Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
- Demonstrates understanding of client's perspective
- Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
- Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
- Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Education
- University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or relevant subjects.
- 5 years of relevant working experience, including network administration, support to management of hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, Web designing & programming, knowledge of webcams.
- Fluency in spoken and written in English and Bangla.
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology: Cumulative analysis: The candidates will be evaluated through Cumulative Analysis method. When using the weighted scoring method, the award of the contract will be 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 specific to the solicitation.
Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 70 marks)
- Overall experience in the provision of similar services (20 marks)
- Knowledgeable on inter-agency collaboration (10 marks)
- Experience in the provision of specialist technical advice, support and assistance within an information technology environment covering many ICT technologies and environments (20 marks)
- Experience in establishing and maintaining server, storage and network infrastructure on a wide range of platforms and technologies (20 marks)
Financial proposals from all technically qualified candidates will be scored out 30 marks based on the formula provided below. The maximum marks (30) will be assigned to the lowest financial proposal. All other proposals will receive points according to the following formula: p y (�/z)
Where
p points for the financial proposal being evaluated.
y maximum number of points for the financial proposal.
� price of the lowest priced proposal.
z price of the proposal being evaluated.
Documents to be submitted for Application: Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information (Please upload all as one document) to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability along with Submission of Financial Proposal-using the template provided by UNDP through the following link ;
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references
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.
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