Location : APSO with frequent visit to MEDEP and MEDPA districts, NEPAL
Application Deadline : 30-Sep-13
Additional Category: Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : Other
Post Level : Other
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : Service contract will be issued annually, with possibilities of extension.
Description
Background
The goal of the Microenterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) is to contribute to the poverty reduction and employment generation efforts of the Government of Nepal (GoN) through micro-entrepreneurship development. This approach is in line with the strategy of the GoN’s periodic plans.
During the fourth phase of MEDEP, 73,000 new micro entrepreneurs will be created (30,000 with MEDEP resources, 32,000 by MEDPA and 11,000 Local Bodies) with particular focus on supporting households that are living below the national poverty line, women and the socially excluded, by strengthening the national system to support the establishment of micro-enterprise start-ups. This will be achieved by building the capacities of government at central and local levels to develop and implement policies for the support of micro-entrepreneurship, as well as by strengthening access to markets, finance and business development services.
Building on its experience of 14 years of providing support to micro-entrepreneurs in Nepal, MEDEP will create micro-enterprises indirectly, by mentoring, supporting and strengthening the GoN’s Micro Enterprise Development for Poverty Alleviation (MEDPA). The programme will be implemented in partnership with central and local government institutions, as well as by supporting non-government and private sector organisations. MEDEP’s outcome therefore will not be limited to just creating new entrepreneurs. Its main contribution will instead be to endow Nepal with a sustainable institutional setup for the delivery and support of entrepreneurship even after the end of the programme.
MEDEP will also support peace and stability in Nepal, by significantly contributing to addressing poverty and social exclusion, which are among the root causes of conflict in the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under overall supervision of the National Project Manager, APSO Management Information System Associate will report to the APSO MES and the NPSO Management Information System Specialist.
- Design and upgrade web based MIS system for the MEDEP and MEDPA;
- Train officers of MEU/MOI, EDU/DDC, DCSI, CSIDB, partner organisations and BDSPO, DMEGA on installation and operation of MIS system in MEDEP Model;
- Monitor, evaluate and follow up the use and results of MIS system at all levels as regular technical support;
- Conduct orientation on developed web based MIS to APSO, DMEGA and other members as required.
- Develop MIS Database User Manual and disseminate;
- Provide data and information to MES at APSO, MIS Specialist, NPM and other professionals for producing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including other relevant sectoral reports as per the need of the programme;
- Provide regular updated facts and figures in table, graphs, and charts as per need;
- Develop appropriate formats for collecting data for database development and management in coordination with MEDEP Management Team;
- Assist APSO team, BDSPOs and DMEGAs in collecting and compiling from the field, analysing and producing reports;
- Assist other professional staff in preparing the M&E indicators in relation to objectives, output and activities as defined in Results and Resource Framework of MEDEP;
- Assist in the preparation of a detail work plan for MEDEP’s MIS programme implementation to achieve output targets agreed formulation and preparation of Programme;
- Review and prepare MIS to include future expansion of target participants, decentralisation and computerisation to district levels and self-evaluation system using the programmes.
- Apply and implement the principles and processes of Gender and Social Inclusion as the cross cutting issue.
- Prepare a logical model and functional specification of MEDEP-MIS. Conduct together with sub-contractor systems analysis of installation and decentralisation requirements;
- Review TOR for hardware procurement, software programming, installation, training, operating manuals and maintenance;
- Develop different software as per the need of the programme using PHP My SQL,.NET, SQL server and other web based programming language;
- Design and develop information and resources sharing platform using intranet, extranet and Internet system. Configure local area network system and manages all network system in LAN within APSO premises for information retrieval system for all major programme documents, reports and manuals produced in coordination with APSO staff;
- Prepare and submit reports based on the information and data received from APSOs and districts as required by MEDEP;
- Update MEDEP Website regularly and provide technical support in computer system to all programme staffs.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
- Oral and written communication skills.
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors, at the senior levels;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Information Technology or Bachelor degree in Information Management or relevant fields.
Experience:
- Three years of work experience with strong professional background in management information systems, with exposure in development field using PHP My SQL, dot NET, SQL server and other web based programming language.
Language:
- Fluency in both spoken and written Nepali and English languages is required.
FC: 04000
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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