Development of an Information Management System for School Registration at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Harare, Zimbabve, 5 months (Nationals only, Home Based)

Contract Duration – 4.6 months

Working arrangement: Home Based

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this assignment is to design, develop, and deploy a comprehensive, web-based Information Management System (IMS) for school registration, including satellite school tracking, EMIS integration, and capacity building for MoPSE staff.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0001682 External ToR.pdf

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science Master’s degree preferred (Information Systems, ICT, Software Engineering)

Work Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience working in Software Development 
• Experience integrating government systems (EMIS/DHIS2/GovTech)
• Cybersecurity, RBAC, offline-first systems experience
• Experience with UNICEF/UN agencies or Government projects
• Familiarity with Government of Zimbabwe procedures, and specifically Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education policies, systems and procedures. 
• Advanced knowledge in vb.net software development, MySQL and SQL database engines. 
• Advanced knowledge in database implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of database instances. 
• Familiarity with standard ICT industry best practices, with emphasis on Change control and contemporary system security methodologies. 
• General knowledge of Education Management Information Systems
• Demonstrated project management experience of varying scope 
• Previous experience with NGO and Government related projects / track record is a plus

Skills

• Strong skills in SQL/MySQL/PostgreSQL and web frameworks
• Commitment to accuracy
• Must demonstrate excellent writing skills with specific experience on developing content for the user training manuals 

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required; knowledge of another UN language (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A technical proposal including a detailed technical description of the methodology to be used for the work described in the External ToR, together with a proposed timeline, description of key stages to be carried out and an activity chart (GANTT chart).
• A financial proposal  TMC0001682 Financial Proposal.docx for the activities listed must also be included and can be submitted as an attachment to the technical proposal and to be submitted as one package.  

Remarks

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.