Result of Service
Duration of contract: 15 February to 15 March 2025 Outputs to be delivered in digital copy. The performance will be evaluated based on successful delivery of output as indicated in the Terms of Reference (ToR).
Expected duration
1 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, Innovation, Enterprise and Investment Section of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, the primary duty of the consultant are to: 1. Create the RFP of the investor mapping and matching tool outlining the key technical requirements, functional requirements, system architecture requirements, database requirements, security specifications. 2. Create the evaluation criteria, vendor qualification requirements, pricing, project timeline, deliverable milestones, testing requirements, maintenance requirements, implementation roadmap of the investor mapping and matching tool.
Qualifications/special skills
1) At least a Master’s degree in IT, business administration, innovation or a related field. 2) Experience writing technical request for proposals (RFPs). 3) Expert understanding of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning (AI/ML) systems. 4) Knowledge of investment promotion. 5) Experience with cloud platforms.
Languages
Strong communication skills – both written and oral – in English are required.
Additional Information
How to Apply: Applicants are required to complete the screening questions. In addition applicants must include a motivational letter as part of their application. There is a specific section in Inspira which allows for this. The letter should detail a technical proposal outlining your approach to achieving the deliverables specified in the job description, with examples of relevant methodologies, tools, or strategies you have successfully employed in similar projects. Additionally, please provide a financial proposal with a proposed consultancy fee per deliverable. Your letter should also highlight at least two relevant projects from your experience, showcasing your qualifications and alignment with the consultancy’s objectives. Applications that do not include these elements will not be considered. Screening Questions: 1) Experience Writing Technical RFPs: Have you developed at least one Request for Proposals (RFP) document that included technical, functional, and system architecture requirements for a digital tool or platform? Yes/No: If yes, please describe the project. 2) Understanding of AI Systems: Do you have experience integrating artificial intelligence (AI) systems into software tools or platforms? Yes/No: If yes, provide examples of how AI was used and the outcomes it achieved. 3) Knowledge of Investment Promotion: Do you have experience working on projects related to foreign direct investment (FDI) or investment promotion strategies, including work with investment promotion agencies (IPAs) or working in the private sector on investment location decisions? Yes/No: If yes, describe the project(s), the sectors targeted, and your role in supporting investment promotion or working in the private sector on investment location decisions. 4) Experience with Cloud Platforms: Have you worked on projects that involved designing or implementing tools using cloud-based platforms? Yes/No: If yes, provide details about the platform(s) used, your role, and how the tool utilized cloud-based features.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.