Job Reference Number
EMR/DP/AAPTIP/STITA
Job Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Asia
Job Summary
The Australia–Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AAPTIP) is a five-year (2013–2018) AU$50 million initiative of the Australian aid program that aims to reduce the incentives and opportunities for trafficking of persons in the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) region.
AAPTIP builds on Australia's long-term support for programs to strengthen the criminal justice response to human trafficking in Asia. These programs include the Asia Regional Cooperation to Prevent People Trafficking (ARCPPT; 2003–2006), and the Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons (ARTIP; 2006–2013) project.
AAPTIP focuses on the prosecution pillar of anti-trafficking at the national and regional level. Support will be provided to the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), and partner countries Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
AAPTIP will strengthen the criminal justice response to trafficking by: enhancing regional and national investigative and judicial cooperation on trafficking cases; strengthening legislative frameworks; providing adequate support for victim-witnesses; and expanding the evidence base for policy development and decision-making.
Summary of Role
The Short Term Information Technology Adviser (STITA) will provide technical assistance and advice to criminal justice agencies in relation to IT requirements and specifications for data collection and the management of data systems. The STITA will conduct needs assessments, developing user requirements and specifications, developing tender documents (if required) and providing a quality assurance role where IT systems development is tendered and subsequently rolled-out. Assistance will be provided through home based and in-country work to a maximum of 50 days per year.
Duration
Short term inputs over 3 years. (30 days per year in the ASEAN region and 20 days per year home-based) to commence in January 2015.
Location
ASEAN Region
Key Responsibilities
Specific Duties
- Assist the Philippines with an assessment of the current Philippines Anti-Trafficking Database (PATD) and provide recommendations in terms of the IT specifications and hardware and software needs for the upgrading of the PATD;
- Draft proposal for tender for the upgrading of the PATD. Assist with the tender process and in selecting the preferred tenderer;
- Monitor and assess the quality of delivery of the services as per tender;
- Assess the implementation of the PATD and produce and submit an assessment report;
- Scoping the needs for the information system requirements and developing recommendations for other program countries;
- Other activities are likely necessary depending on the recommendations and agreement of the way forward;
- Other duties as directed by the Team Leader.
The full Terms of Reference can be found here: Terms of Reference
Other Requirements
Core Competence Required
- Experience in conducting needs assessment, developing user requirements, and technical specifications for information management solutions in low technology and low capacity environments is critical;
- The preferred consultant will have previously undertaken a quality assurance role to ensure the delivery of high-quality and appropriate information systems;
- Demonstrated experience in implementing strategies to ensure sustainable information systems and practices is essential;
- Proven experience in developing and delivering training to users.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with counterparts in a developing country context, in a culturally appropriate manner whilst providing capacity building and mentoring support;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Competent information technology skills.
Qualifications
- Experience in setting up computerized databases for criminal justice agencies;
- Experience working in a developing country context in an advisory capacity is highly desirable; and
- Post-secondary or tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline are desirable.
Employee Benefits
Adviser Remuneration Framework
This position has been classified under the Adviser Remuneration Framework as Discipline B Job Level 3. For further
information on the Adviser Remuneration Framework, please visit:
Contact
How to Apply
To apply for this position please email applications that address the Core Competencies and a current CV, quoting the relevant job title to the Recruitment Manager at aaptip.recruitment@cardno.com . Please also provide two professional referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Cardno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Child Protection in all fields. Successful applicants may be required to provide a police clearance certificate.
Closing date for applications is 27 October 2014.
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