Terms of reference

To support the programming of UNRWA’s SAP HCM/PY solution, the project is hiring an external specialist for the role of the SAP HCM/PY ABAP Analyst Programmer.

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  Programming Support
  
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    Perform system analysis;
    
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    Write technical documentation preparing program specifications and coding logic flowcharts;
    
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    Develop, code, test, debug, and install programs to support SAP and Non SAP business applications;
    
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    Deliver technical solutions that enable SAP and non-SAP systems to be successfully integrated within the ICT/ERP Architecture at UNRWA;
    
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    Provide specialist analyst programming support to SAP HCM/PY FRICE activities, including but not limited to the SAP Payroll Schema, Time Evaluation, Time Functions, Data Migration, and SmartForms.
    
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  Training Support. The analyst must be able to mentor up to 3 technical consultants by supporting them to develop ABAP solutions.
  

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  Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity.
  

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  Bachelor Degree in IT or IS Management (or equivalent)
  

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  SAP ABAP Programming Tools including Report and Transaction creation, Enhancements, Conversion Programs, SAPscript, and Smart Forms; 
  
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  SAP Object Oriented ABAP; 
  
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  GuiXT, Adobe Forms, work flow and other toolsets; 
  
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  Application of OSS (Online SAP Support)  notes; 
  
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  SAP HCM Modules : PA, PY, BE, OM, PA, TM;
  
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  SAP ASAP methodology; 
  
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  SAP guidelines and standards for enhancements and configuration; 
  
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  Principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, and testing; 
  
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  Principles of program documentation; 
  
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  Principles of report, screen, and form design New trends in the field of information technology.
  

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  Minimum of 5 years professional experience developing, encoding, testing, debugging, documents, and installing programs to support SAP applications;
  
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  Experienced at preparing program specifications and diagrams, developing coding logic flowcharts.
  

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

 

Competencies

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  Ability to work under difficult conditions; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
  
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  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for gender and diversity;
  
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  Proven ability in establishing effective internal and external work relationships at all levels;
  
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  Ability to identify client needs and to provide solutions.
  

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  The duration of the consultancy will be one year (extendable up to one further year), subject to a probation period of 3 months.
  
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  Formal review of work performance will be carried out on a quarterly basis against the set targets, which will be agreed upon at the outset of the assignment, within one month from the starting date.
  
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  The remuneration package comprises of a consultancy fee, applicable travel subsistence allowance for Amman, Jordan and a round trip ticket from the place of recruitment. The consultancy fee (all inclusive) will depend upon the candidate's qualifications, experience and the level of expertise (starting at USD 10,000 monthly rate).
  

Each applicant should submit a cover letter (maximum one and a half page) explaining how she/he meets the above-listed competencies and a UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “SAP HCM/PY ABAP Analyst Programmer” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 13 June 2013 (late applications will not be considered).