Local Individual Contractor, IT Team Lead

Expected tangible and measurable tasks(s): The ARCMTS database is completed, fully functional and tested, ensuring the software meets the approved architecture and given ARCMTS TOR, complying with the existing national operational digital systems.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

01.06-30.11.2026

Background of the assignment: UNODC is the guardian of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which entered into force in December 2005.The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is a comprehensive, legally binding international treaty aimed at combating corruption in both public and private sectors. It establishes a broad range of measures and obligations for member states, including preventive measures, criminalization of various forms of corruption, and international cooperation. Recovery of assets diverted through corruption is one of the fundamental principles of the UNCAC), which underscores the importance of returning stolen assets to their rightful owners. This principle is enshrined in Chapter V of the convention, which focuses specifically on asset recovery. For Uzbekistan the asset recovery remains challenging, hindered by various technical and systemic obstacles. These challenges are closely linked to the broader issues within the country's framework for seizing and confiscating assets, anti-money laundering, financial investigation, and the management and disposal of seized criminal proceeds. To provide targeted and specific support, UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan (ROCA) launched the Project "Improving Effectiveness of Asset Recovery Framework in Uzbekistan". The main Project’s goal is to ensure that the support provided leads to the establishment of an asset recovery framework, providing the end user with the necessary institutional, legal, and operational capacities to effectively trace, recover, and manage assets diverted through corruption and other economic crimes. To achieve it, among other goals, the Project will develop digital ARCMTS — Asset Recovery Case Management and Tracking System for use by stakeholders to systematize inventory registration, accounting, valuation, and monitoring. To facilitate this project objective, UNODC ROCA requires IT specialists who will provide technical support for the software development of the ARCMTS database. The ARCMTS Terms of Reference (further ARCMTS TOR) — shall serve as the main guiding document for all development activities under this contract. Specific tasks to be performed by the Individual Contractor: Under the direct supervision of the Task Officer and overall supervision of the National Program Officer (anti-corruption), the Individual Contractor will perform the following tasks: • Develop Workplan with work scope, timelines, and deliverables based on the ARCMTS TOR. • Prepare progress Report covering planning, design, development, piloting and deployment for UNODC ROCA. • Ensure the database and system components are developed on time and according to the approved architecture and ARCMTS TOR requirements. • Coordinate the work of all IT specialists, ensuring alignment with the ARCMTS TOR. • Monitor the development of: o scalable database o backend and frontend components o system configuration and deployment o cybersecurity compliance • Provide technical oversight of the full software development lifecycle: planning, design, development, piloting, deployment and integration. • Ensure quality through systematic testing, reviews, and validation of deliverables. • Identify project IT risks and implement mitigation measures. • Ensure compliance with all standards, processes, and technical requirements described in the ARCMTS TOR. • Ensure ARCMTS code compatibility with national E-Gov platforms allowing automated data exchange, synchronization and integration. • Facilitate communication between the development team, UNODC ROCA, and end user. Initiate monthly update meeting of the developers’ team with UNODC ROCA and end user focal points for providing progress updates. Prepare Minutes of Progress Update Meetings. • Develop ARCMTS User Manual with functions and instructions explained through graphic, logical and algorithmic schemes for easier comprehension.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international educational institution related to computer science, information technology, graphic or web design is desired. Minimum 7 years of proven experience as a Software developer with a track record of successfully delivering web applications or software projects is required. Proven working experience leading/coordinating a team in the information technology sector and software development is required. Ability to analyze and manage risks and project requirements is required. Understanding software development processes is required. Proficiency in project management methodology (for example, Agile, Scrum, Kanban) is desirable. Work experience with Uzbekistan's national law enforcement agencies and knowledge of specifics of work with sensitive information is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Uzbek is required. Knowledge of Russian is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.

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