NGO JOBS

1. BACKGROUNDUNODC Office for Pakistan (COPAK) provides support to the Government of Pakistan (GOP) to improve capacities in the management of prison services. This support includes training, equipment, technical advice and when required software systems. COPAK is currently assisting the GOP in developing capacity for prison monitoring systems. As part of the assistance package, the software system PRS (Prison Registry System) must be developed towards a release in April of 2013. This consultancy will take existing specifications and integrate any and all features identified by the Sub-Programme (SP) Advisor. The overall objective of the consultancy is the development of PRS for prison authorities under the UNODC Country Programme.
2. MAIN OBJECTIVES, RESPONSABILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK.The specific objective of the consultancy is: develop, design and create the PRS system.The consultancy has five key responsibilities:
3. Design structure and interface: on the basis of specifications and taking into account existing demands the consultant will provide a design structure and matrix. In addition, an interface design will be presented for approval by SP Advisor.
4. Write code: once the system structure and interface are approved the consultant will create the code required. The tool must be created to run on a browser (HTML Code), link to a local (LAN with a PC-host and network switches) database and display queries from the database on the browser. The tool must be independent of Java-type engines , Flash widgets or any other component that would require complementary software. A series of specifications will be presented to the consultant during the code-creating segment of the consultancy.
5. Test software: as a browser-based tool, the software must run on all major browsers (Safari, Explorer, Chrome and Firefox). The testing segment of the consultancy will include user testing with 10 users and on-site stress testing for possible limitations.
6. Create manual and technical sheet : a user manual (with screen shots) will be created by the consultant for training and support. A highly specific technical sheet with OS requirements, trouble shooting and IT specifications.
7. Integrate changes and fix bugs: After the release of PRS the consultant must make changes to the tool on the basis of feedback by SP Advisor. The timeline for subsequent releases is 1.1 and 1.2 July and October 2013. Timeline:Dates Nov. 15 - Apr. 15 Jul. 15 -Jul. 30 Oct. 15 - Oct. 30 Release version Release 1.0 Release 1.1 Release 1.2

Over the course of the consultancy, the successful candidate will continually inform the SP Advisor of progress via a project management system. 3. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK Scope of work: the scope of work includes the design, creation, development, testing and finalization of PRS and subsequent releases. The installation, roll-out and training of the tool will be carried out by UNODC in Pakistan. The consultant will also carry out any debugging prior to the version releases. Responsibilities: all technical aspects of the consultancy will be the responsibility of the consultant. The design, user specifications and content requirements will be the responsibility of the SP Advisor. Deliverables 1. Software Tool: a fully functional tool that complies with all specifications. 2. Manual: a user-friendly manual that is updated with each release.3. Technical Sheet: a technical sheet that can be used by IT staff to support the tool. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSI. Academic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in information technology. Experience in web-based tools and HTML coding required. Previous experience in software development and deployment of systems essential. Current certifications in software suites (Ruby, C+, HTML 5, etc) preferred. II. Years of experience:3-4 years of experience III. Competencies:Software management , database management, analytical skills, mathematical capacities and teamwork. • Degree in information technology, mathematics or engineering. • Experience in software product release and management.• Practical and solid experience in HTML coding with at least 4 year of active experience.• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English; and• Ability to meet deadlines.• Samples of previous work (professional portfolio) will be required 5. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:1. Proposal:(i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work2. Financial proposal3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references4. P-11 Form duly completed.

1. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

• Lump sum contracts

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

Travel;

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

EVALUATIONIndividual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:1. Lowest price and technically compliant offerWhen using this method, the award of a contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as both:a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, andb) offering the lowest price/cost“responsive/compliant/acceptable” can be defined as fully meeting the TOR provided. 2. Cumulative analysis When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, andb) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. * Technical Criteria weight; 90* Financial Criteria weight; 10Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 67 point would be considered for the Financial EvaluationCriteria Weight Max. PointTechnical Competencies 90
Degree in information technology, mathematics or engineering from recognized university

30

Practical and solid experience in HTML coding with at least 4 year of active experience in software releases. 20

Samples of previous work (professional portfolio) will be required 40
Financial (Lower Offer/Offer*100 10
Total Score Technical score 90+ 10 FinancialWeight per Technical CompetenceWeak: Below 70% The individual consultant/contractor has demonstrated a WEAK capacity for the analyzed competence Satisfactory : 70-75% The individual consultant/contractor has demonstrated a SATISFACTORY capacity for the analyzed competenceGood: 76-85% The individual consultant/contractor has demonstrated a GOOD capacity for the analyzed competenceVery Good: 86-95% The individual consultant/contractor has demonstrated a VERY GOOD capacity for the analyzed competenceOutstanding: 96-100% The individual consultant/contractor has demonstrated a OUTSATNDING capacity for the analyzed competence