Office/Unit/Project Description

Throughout 2020 and 2021, UNDP, the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIand the Department of Statistics (DOhave partnered to develop the Jordan Development Portal (JDwith the mandate to centralize and streamline national data produced by Jordan on key development topics, national development plans and the SDGs.

The JDP is an SDGs Tracking Tool offering a multilevel SDG monitoring framework based on the global indicators, but also on national indicators and targets identified in national development plans. JDP currently offers data users a multisource and bilingual database. Jordan Development Portal (JDis also a knowledge platform to promote timely and highquality knowledge and advance datadriven analysis and debates, advocacy and policymaking in Jordan.

The JDP is as a bilingual data warehouse and knowledge platform offering data and knowledge on SDGs based on national and international sources. Leveraging on big data technology, the JDP data portal was established through UNDP Arab Development Portal Initiative and Jordan Country Office to support Jordan’s effort to monitor its progress towards achieving the SDGs, enhance the research experience of users enabling them to search for, visualize, extract, share and therefore analyze and create content based on official statistics.

In 2021, based on a request from DoS and MOPIC teams, a quality check on the JDP at the frontend and backend level was undertaken to check if it is ready to be launched and suggested a list of frontend and backend enhancements and additional features.

In 2022 the JDP was the main source of data for Jordan’s second VNR launched at the HLPF.

UNDP is seeking to engage the services of a highly qualified Database Specialist review and assess the JDP and support MOPIC and DOS to update SDG indicators.

Scope of Work

1. Develop, manage, maintain, and update the JDP statistical data and metadata database, including the SDGs Tracking tool with the latest released indicator lists, tier codes, and disaggregation levels.
2. Ensure the quality, accuracy, consistency, and comparability of gathered data, implementing rigorous validation and verification processes.
3. Guide the Web Developer with the configuration support to design, develop, and configure business components, switch data sources, compile and install new applications, ensuring the functioning of frontand backend offices of the JDP database.
4. Advise on changes and investments to keep the JDP database wellfunctioning and competitive, providing recommendations for technical upgrades and identifying necessary investments.
5. Advise on the latest data visualization facilities to be introduced to the portal, staying updated on current tools and techniques and recommending advanced visualization options to enhance the user interface.
6. Contribute to the creation of infographics and datadriven visuals, collaborating with designers to develop visually compelling and accurate representations of data.
7. Oversee the development phase of the revamped version of the JDP and the resilience marker, managing the project timeline, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring the revamped JDP meets all functional requirements and is ready for launch.
8. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

3Institutional Arrangement

The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative/Programme Manager. The staff member will work in close collaboration with relevant Jordan Country Office teams and coordinate closely with Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the Department of Statistics.

Competencies
CrossFunctional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencie

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

1. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/yea, the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone numbeof the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
2. A cover letter (maximum length: 1 pagindicating why the candidate considers him/herself to be suitable for the position.
3. Managers may ask (ad hofor any other materials relevant to preassessing the relevance of their experience, such as  reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.