Result of Service

The work will be carried out by the external consultant using its own resources, delivering partial progress in the medium term to receive recommendations and feedback. Payment of the fees will be made upon delivery of partial and final products. 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.
Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge, related to the implementation of the projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat Colombia Office.
Support the formulation of substantive documents linked to the thematic lines of action of UN-Habitat Colombia.
Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions and activities developed by the national UN-Habitat Office.
The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practices on the sustainable urban development issues set out in the Agency's mandate.
Collect information on the urban status in the Andean Countries that serves as an input both for the identification of new project opportunities and for the implementation of the subscribed projects.
Support monitoring of UN-Habitat's implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Target 11 dealing with sustainable cities and communities.
Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean countries.
Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of the methodologies and documents generated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to sustainable urban development. Payment Terms:
Product 1: Upon delivery and acceptance
Product 2: Upon delivery and acceptance
Product 3: Upon delivery and acceptance

Work Location

Bogotá, Colombia

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The consulting process described below is part of a project to promote better solid waste management at a national level in Bolivia. This initiative, carried out in conjunction with the the Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo, Rural y Agua - MDPRyA - seeks to generate more efficient processes through various components to ensure more sustainable processes. The project, in general terms, focuses on five main aspects:

Platform - Solid Waste Management Information System (SIGIR by its Spanish acronym)- : Considering that it is a platform for reporting, control and decision-making at the national level, the tool will be updated to a more accessible version and according to the needs. The process includes the development and programming of the different modules in their online and offline versions, as well as the conceptualization of the different graphic and operational components required.
Inclusion of both formal and informal recyclers and waste collectors in the comprehensive solid waste management system: The project will establish a strategy for their support and incorporation, which includes training processes to improve working conditions in at least five selected recycler associations
Establishment of replicable models for the management and closure of open dumps: This includes a general national characterization of existing facilities based on available information. Additionally, the models must include technical frameworks that allow for their replicability across the territory.
Development of a local solid waste management plan in a municipality with a population of at least 15,000 inhabitants. At this point, support will be provided to a local government for the development of the plan in accordance with the requirements established by national regulations and the MDPRyA, which includes the technical, financial, and legal components for its structuring.
Establishment of a pilot project for the establishment of a suitable facility for solid waste management in a municipality with at least 15,000 inhabitants. This includes design, structuring, and implementation, as well as developing training mechanisms for its maintenance, operation, and management. Purpose The consulting process described below is part of a project to promote better solid waste management at a national level in Bolivia. This initiative, carried out in conjunction with the Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo, Rural y Agua - MDPRyA by its Spanish acronym - seeks to generate more efficient processes through various components to ensure more sustainable processes. The project, in general terms, focuses on five main aspects:
Platform - Solid Waste Management Information System (SIGIR by its Spanish acronym): Considering that it is a platform for reporting, control and decision-making at the national level, the tool will be updated to a more accessible version and according to the needs. The process includes the development and programming of the different modules in their online and offline versions, as well as the conceptualization of the different graphic and operational components required.
Inclusion of both formal and informal recyclers and waste collectors in the comprehensive solid waste management system: The project will establish a strategy for their support and incorporation, which includes training processes to improve working conditions in at least five selected recycler associations
Establishment of replicable models for the management and closure of open dumps: This includes a general national characterization of existing facilities based on available information. Additionally, the models must include technical frameworks that allow for their replicability across the territory.
Development of a local solid waste management plan in a municipality with a population of at least 15,000 inhabitants. At this point, support will be provided to a local government for the development of the plan in accordance with the requirements established by national regulations and the MDPRyA, which includes the technical, financial, and legal components for its structuring.
Establishment of a pilot project for the establishment of a suitable facility for solid waste management in a municipality with at least 15,000 inhabitants. This includes design, structuring, and implementation, as well as developing training mechanisms for its maintenance, operation, and management. Duties and Responsibilities a.) General activities:
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:
Coordinate with SIGIR Team to obtain user stories and functional requirements for each module under test.
Create Test Plans documenting testing strategy, approach, and scope for each product.
Design and document Test Cases based on user stories.
Execute manual tests (functional and exploratory) across all assigned modules.
Elaborate structured Bug Reports with reproduction steps, severity, and priority.
Elaborate Test Execution Reports with quality metrics.
Perform bug tracking and follow-up on defect resolution status.
Coordinate with SIGIR Team for test case validation and product sign-off.
Execute load testing scenarios for Web Portal, Recoverer/Recycler Portal, and Mobile App.
Ensure products are truly ready before advancing to production or next stage through comprehensive testing and validation.

Qualifications/special skills

A first degree in areas related to computer science, systems engineering, or related fields is required. Additional relevant certifications in Software Testing and/or Quality Assurance, or equivalent is desirable. A minimum two (2) years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance and Manual Testing. Demonstrated experience in Designing and executing test cases based on user stories, Functional and exploratory testing, is required. Experience coordinating with development teams and product owners is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another UN Official Language is desirable.

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.

Quality Assurance Consultant - Manual Testing & Load Testing