Project Manager for a Statistics Information System Project in Botswana

AAM Consulting is currently looking for an expert for the “Consultancy for Development of Statistics Information Systems to SADC Secretariat Regional Statistic Project” project in Botswana. The project is now in the application phase and we are looking for an expert interested in implementation and possessing all qualifications and skills required for the position.

Duration: The intended start date is as soon as both parties have signed the contract agreement and the period of implementation of the contract will be approximately eight (8) months from the contract date.

Working Languages: English

Main objective: The purpose of this assignment/project is to develop and operationalize a SADC Regional ODP and ITSDS. The system is expected to make the data collection, validation, processing, and publication process effective and efficient for use and uptake regarding policy purposes and monitoring.

The results to be achieved are:

a)  Inception report, approach detailing the composition of the Firm’s team for the assignment, the tasks and activities of the professional involved, proposed methodology for carrying out the services, stakeholders engagements, a work plan with specific timelines and responsibilities, gaps identified, risks identification, remedial actions to be taken to fill the gaps and risks, understanding of ToR and scope of work, among others. 

b)  Situational analysis, with the Firm’s view of the existing process of data collection, validation, transformation, analysis and dissemination and the key issues to be addressed to develop an effective ODP and ITSDS

c)      Statement of User Requirements (SOUR)

d)      Beta version of the ODP and ITSDS

e)      Second version of the ODP and ITSDS

f)       Develop a User Acceptance Test (UAT) to test the platforms with available data.

g)      Training Manuals

h)    Deliver a regional ODP and ITSDS to enable easy access and dissemination of country and regional datasets and hence improve current capacity for statistics and data management and sharing in the SADC region.

Expertise required

Key Expert 1: Project Manager

Qualifications and skills

·        A bachelor’s degree in information systems/software development and related

·        A master’s degree in information systems/business administration/technology or equivalent in a related subject.

·        Certification in Project Management (Prince II or PMBOK)

General Professional Experience

·        Proven experience in understanding data management systems

·        Working experience with SADC or similar organisation

·        Knowledge of Open Data ecosystem, including policies is desirable.

Specific Professional Experience

·        Minimum of 10 years in managing IT projects implementation

·        Experience in managing the development of open data portal projects and trade statistics system is desirable.

To apply for the position, please submit your updated CV to jahn.izabella@aam.hu until 10AM (CEST) 29 April 2024. Please note that only qualifying experts will be contacted. ToR is available for further information on the assignment upon request.

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