Result of ServiceThe work will be carried out by the external consultant using its own resources, delivering par-tial progress in the medium term to receive recommendations and feedback. Payment of your fees will be made upon delivery of the partial and final products. * This deliverable must be presented in PDF and Word format. Work LocationLa Paz, Bolivia Expected duration3-month contract Duties and Responsibilitiesa.) Information and validation: • The consultant will be responsible for keeping the HUB Coordinator informed and having to obtain validation of his/her activities in the full project cycle. b.) Development: • Engage with different stakeholders at the national and local level to achieve the expected results. • Gather and analyze system requirements with stakeholders (users, recyclers, local and national authorities, etc.). • Design the structure and logic of the information system that will support the operations. • Design and build the database to store the system's information, including data from waste, companies, collectors' associations, users, etc. • Implement secure mechanisms to authenticate users and control data access permissions. • Define the requirements that the system must meet, including aspects such as availability, scalability, and security. • Design the architecture and technical requirements that allow handling large volumes of data and ensure system availability. • Oversee the testing and quality process, ensuring that the system meets standards and functions correctly in all planned scenarios. • Ensure that the system is robust, secure, and free of critical errors before its implementation. • Conduct policy and literature review to achieve expected results. • Collaboration with the other members of the team for an adequate articulation of the different re-sults and components that make up the project. • Provide high-level technical support when required, both by the counterpart and other members of the technical team. • Elaboration of a synthesis where the results obtained from the developed analyses are condescended. • Carry out those activities assigned by the HUB Coordination that correspond directly to the con-sultant's profile. • Attend meetings, workshops, and relevant spaces where their participation is required. • Accompaniment in the coordination and consultation with the corresponding entities. • Carry out knowledge transfer processes (workshops and trainings) to the multiple stakeholders involved. c.) Approval: • The consultant will be responsible for supporting compliance with project approval processes, as well as monitoring the development and implementation of programs and projects. • Support the Hub Coordinator in the development of inputs for conceptual notes, project documents, implementation plans and budgets, and in general all the documentation necessary for internal approval of projects, following the provisions of the various manuals of procedures, internal regulations, and regular channels established by the Agency. d.) Implementation: • Attend the technical (virtual) meetings needed to meet the scopes and objectives defined for the consultancy. • Provide information to UN-Habitat regarding affectations that the process of implementing the consultancy may have. • Provide inputs for the systematization of the processes carried out and exchange of prac-tices and successful experiences with other HUBs in the region, with headquarters branches, counterparties and who appoints the UN-Habitat HUB Coordinator for Andean countries. • Follow up on technical guidelines determined by the Project Coordinator and Coordinator HUB Andean Countries. • Comply with the schedule of activities according to the guidelines of the HUB Coordinator. • When it is necessary to provide accompaniment to the UN-Habitat Coordinator and/or team in the establishment of communication with counterparties and stakeholders. e.) Knowledge Management: • The consultant must know the processes, procedures, and standards of the organization, to ensure an adequate quality of the activities described above according to the standards of the organization. • Propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the Agency's projects. • The consultant must know the file system of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance, accessibility for all officials and the proper updating. • Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean countries. • Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge related to the implementation of projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat HUB Andean Countries Office. • Support the formulation of substantive documents related to the thematic lines of action of the UN-Habitat HUB Andean Countries. • Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions, and activities carried out by the UN-Habitat HUB Andean Countries Office. • The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge, and best practices on solid waste management issues set out in the Agency's mandate. • Collect information on the solid waste management situation in Bolivia to serve as input for both the identification of new project opportunities and the implementation of the subscribed project. • Support the monitoring of UN-Habitat's implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 11 related to sustainable cities and communities. • Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in the Andean countries. • Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of methodologies and documents generated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to solid waste management. f.) Others: • Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities. • The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects. • The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity. Qualifications/special skillsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Systems Engineering, and related fields. Master’s degree in related fields, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience for the position will be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. At least five (5) years of experience in the development, monitoring, and administration of information systems, as well as the creation of scalable and robust web applications, preferably with a focus on backend development. Moreover, the ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience in software development project management, using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) or traditional approaches (Waterfall). Additionally, a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a database administrator. Previous experience in the United Nations system is desirable. LanguagesThe language of the consultancy is Spanish; however, other official languages of the United Nations are desirable. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.