Local Individual Contractor, System Architect

Expected tangible and measurable tasks(s): The ARCMTS System Architecture Package is completed covering functional 4.3-4.15 modules, including the integrated system design, data model, component architecture, security architecture, and external integration specifications, fully meeting the technical and compliance requirements defined in the ACRMTS TOR.

home-based, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

01.06.2026 – 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: The Individual Contractor is expected to execute following tasks in coordination with the Team Leader: • Design the overall system architecture of ARCMTS, including 4.3-4.15 modules of the ACRMTS TOR. • Develop data models, database structure, integration schemes, API specifications, and system components in line with ACRMTS TOR. • Ensure scalability, security, interoperability, and compliance with national standards for digital documents, DS, and data protection. • Provide detailed technical specifications to backend, frontend, DBA, and system admin teams. • Oversee implementation of integrations with relevant national e‑Gov platforms, monitoring systems, and other required services. • Validate that module designs support required features (audit trails, immutability, workflows, multicurrency, reporting, role‑based access). • Conduct architecture reviews, security assessments, and performance optimization throughout development. • Support the Team Lead in risk identification, technical decision‑making, and ensuring adherence to ACRMTS TOR.

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 or closely related field is desired. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in system or software architecture is required. Experience ensuring compliance with security, audit, and data protection requirements is required. Experience in database architecture, API/integration design, and security architecture is required. Experience working with teams developing systems involving financial workflows, document management, reporting is desirable. Proven experience designing large-scale, multi-module information systems (preferably government, justice, financial, or secure environments) 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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