Local Consultants (2) on Public Sector IT databases Audit for the Audit Chamber of the RA

UNDP Armenia “Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia’ MAP project is designed to strengthen the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter NA) in its new and fundamentally enhanced role within the governance system in carrying out key functions of law-making, oversight, and representation. With a long-term goal of enhancing the overall effectiveness of the NA as a policy-making institution, the project is designed to support the newly elected NA to take the advantage of the modern governance tools and mechanisms that are focusing on improved quality, transparency and inclusiveness of parliamentary operations and enhanced parliamentary capacity for gender-responsive policymaking.

The MAP Project is designed to provide support to all the parliamentary independent scrutiny bodies (parliamentary watchdogs) in performing its duty in terms of strengthened oversight. The Project is providing support to the Audit Chamber in performing its oversight in terms of analysis and narrow professional fields to add to the capacities of the Chamber and in close cooperation with the NA Committee on Finance.

The consultants will act under the overall supervision of UNDP MAP Project CTA, Associate Project Coordinator. The Audit Consultant(s) will provide auditing services: research and analyses for the Audit Chamber of the Republic of Armenia (the Audit Chamber). Under the overall supervision of the UNDP MAP Project team the Audit Consultant(s) will undertake the following tasks:

• consultancy on public sector IT databases with consideration of the corresponding document on audit topics verified by the Audit Chamber,
• consultancy to the audit teams on IT databases,
• support in drafting and summarizing audit evidences related to IT systems in public sector for each engagement,
• prepare and conduct training for the Audit Chamber staff/assigned team/and or department

The consultant(s) will be expected to offer the Audit Chamber, NA standing committees, parliamentary secretariat and the UNDP MAP Project team impartial advice, regardless of any personal or professional interest, and should avoid being seen to favour a viewpoint when dealing with contentious issues.

All consultancy outputs will be quality reviewed and approved by UNDP MAP Project CTA for Inclusive Political Processes, in consultation with the Audit Chamber.

Note: for each single specific call-offs, the respective detailed ToR with specified outputs and applicable number of working days will follow in line with the main scope of works of this assignment.

Core Values:

• Integrity – Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Professionalism – Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity – Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Additionally, the individual should have an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
• Political neutrality is imperative.

Core Competencies:

• Planning & Organizing – Develops clear goals in line with agreed strategies, identifies priorities, foresees risks, and makes allowances accordingly.
• Organizational Awareness – Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Teamwork – Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and delivers outputs in accordance with agreed time, cost and quality standards.

Functional competencies:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and well in teams and deliver under tight deadlines;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational skills;
• Ability to facilitate, consult and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills;
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Education

• An advanced Degree in IT, IT business analysis or other relevant field

Experience

• at least 7 years of work experience in auditing, experience in IT systems related consultancy for public sector
• at least 5 years of experience in financial and compliance auditing as a team leader,
• at least 2 successfully implemented financial and compliance audit engagements in public sector,
• experience of working in international assignments is an asset,
• audit license or the ACCA certification is a plus,
• proven professional experience in reports in compliance with the RA Law on Audit and following through with the approval process,
• demonstrate a well-established expertise in the fields of the Armenian audit and legislation,
• demonstrate a strong understanding of how legislation is drafted,  
• be able to advise on the effects of legislation clearly and concisely, setting provisions in their legal and constitutional contexts,
• be incisive, articulate, and able to draft quickly and clearly for both a specialist and a non-specialist audience.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in Armenian and English is required (written and oral).

CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY:

Candidates will be evaluated using a cumulative analysis method taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ technical qualifications, experience and financial proposal.The contract will be awarded to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as technically responsive/compliant/acceptable to the requirements of the ToR and received the highest cumulative (technical and financial) score out of below defined technical and financial criteria.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the technical evaluation would be considered for financial evaluation.

Technical Criteria – 70% of total evaluation – max. 70 points

Financial Criteria – 30% of total evaluation – max. 30 points.

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.

• Financial Proposal and Availability form: OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP (all-inclusive daily fee option is applicable for this assignment)
• CV shall include Education/Qualification, Processional Certification, Employment Records /Experience

General Conditions of Contract is available here: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

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