Result of Service
- The consultant will support the mapping of inter-agency and cross-border connectivity of ASYCUDA user countries
- Work Location
- Home Based
- Expected duration
- 03.01.25 to 31.05.25**Responsibilities**:

- Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for CEE and Central Asia the consultant will: - Analyze gaps and assess needs of ASYCUDA user countries in the area of cross-border customs data exchange - Initiate engagement with neighboring countries to establish agreements for seamless cross-border data sharing and begin defining requirements for enhancing the Risk Management module to align with regional standards. - Develop initial designs for cross-border data exchange systems to enable real-time data interoperability between customs authorities and establish a framework for robust and secure data operations. - Test and validate selectivity criteria within the Risk Management system to refine automated decision-making processes and assist in finalizing draft agreements for data exchange - Assist in preparation to piloting cross-border data exchange systems at select sites to assess operational functionality and address initial technical and procedural gaps identified during testing.
- Qualifications/special skills
- An advanced university degree, Master, in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related field is required. PhD would be an advantage At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in ICT sector dealing with analysis, deployment, management and maintenance of complex information systems is required Experience of implementing e-customs, e-finance or trade single window systems is required Experience of working at the governmental ICT sector is desirable Experience of implementing ICT projects in the transition economies region is desirable
- Languages
- Fluency written and oral in English and Russian is required.
- Additional Information
- Not available.
- 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.