Consultant – Algorithm to conduct the drawing of lots during the second phase of the Mechanism for the Review of the Implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption

The consultant will develop software for the drawing of lots for the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism, prepare a user manual, and conduct testing/demonstration sessions. This role supports the transition from a manual to an electronic system for the drawing of lots under the second phase of the Mechanism.

Responsibilities

• Develop the software for the drawing of lots on the basis of a software previously developed for the Mechanism to Review the Implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto.
• Prepare a user manual for the software.
• Conduct testing and demonstration sessions for the software.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of econometrics, economics, information management, data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or related field is required.
• A first level university degree or equivalent academic education, professional training with certification from a recognized international/national training institution, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of research experience in statistics, logic, mathematics or computer science is required.
• Experience in developing drawing of lots software that is similar to the software developed for the Mechanism to Review the Implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto, is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage.

Skills

• Econometrics
• Economics
• Information Management
• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Research in Statistics
• Logic
• Drawing of Lots Software Development
• Software Development
• User Guide Preparation
• Software Testing
• Demonstration Sessions
• Fluency in English

Languages

English, French