Systems and Data Assistant (Axis 3)

Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in approximately 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequality and exclusion. The program helps countries to developing policies, leadership skills, partnership skills, institutional capacities, and to building resilience to sustainable development results. UNDP implements several projects in different areas, offering its partners technical, operational and management assistance through access to methodologies, specialized knowledge, specialized advice and a wide international network of technical cooperation. To contribute to human development, poverty reduction and the country's growth in priority areas, UNDP Brazil has a constant mission to align its services with the needs of a dynamic, multifaceted and diverse country. The projects are carried out in partnership with the Brazilian government, international financial institutions, the private sector and civil society.

ContextProject BRA/23/009 aims to develop supporting tools (new methodologies, pilot actions, studies, and tools) to strengthen innovation initiatives and improve the effectiveness of the Federal Justice System's operations in the state of Ceará, Brazil, embracing a People-Centered Justice approach. To achieve these goals, the project is structured around the following pillars: 1. A plan to strengthen the user experience and improve services provided by the Federal Justice of Ceará (JFCE – Justiça Federal no Ceará), focusing on effective access to justice, developed and implemented; 2. A strategy to enhance the use of innovation mechanisms and disruptive technologies within the JFCE, designed, implemented, and evaluated; 3. Generation of knowledge to strengthen access to justice and the effectiveness of the solutions proposed by the JFCE; 4. A plan for the enhancement and recognition of civil servants within the JFCE, developed and implemented; 5. A plan to strengthen the JFCE’s institutional governance capacities, developed and implemented; 6. Efficient project management and knowledge management ensured. The project will offer new methodologies and strategies to support the work of the JFCE through innovation and modernization of its operational processes, while maintaining a focus on the ultimate beneficiary — justice. Furthermore, the project will allow both signatory parties — JFCE and UNDP — to implement their respective strategic plans. The Electronic Judicial Process System (PJe – Processo Judicial Eletrônico) is a digital system developed by the National Council of Justice (CNJ – Conselho Nacional de Justiça) in partnership with several courts, designed to enable the digital processing of judicial cases and promote speed, transparency, and efficiency in the provision of judicial services. Given the increase in demand and technological advancements, it is essential to map the existing modules and functionalities, identify best practices, and propose improvements in system workflows and processes. This assignment is intended for a recent graduate and/or junior-level professional in systems development using Java EE technology. The UN Volunteer will work under the thematic area responsible for developing, testing, and implementing technical solutions in the workflows of the PJe system, with a focus on supporting the senior professional in addressing technical and structural bottlenecks that hinder the system’s effectiveness in electronic case processing. They will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of procedural flows and proposing ongoing adjustments to ensure the system’s stability, security, and efficiency.

Task DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Coordinator of Axis 3 ,the UN Volunteer will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the management and monitoring activities of the projects and actions related to the implementation of initiatives and targets established under Pillar 3. Their responsibilities will include: • Providing technical support in the development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions in the procedural workflows of the Electronic Judicial Process System (PJe – Processo Judicial Eletrônico). • Supporting the monitoring of solution development to ensure adherence to agreed targets and timelines, in accordance with agile methodologies. • Assisting the technical and business teams in structuring standardized operational workflows, fostering greater integration among the various development units; • Supporting the execution of technical and business meetings, automated testing, and tracking of deliveries, ensuring stability and consistency between development and production environments. • Assisting the coordination team in drafting technical reports, performance analyses, and monitoring indicators related to the technological actions of the pillar. • Providing technical support, when necessary, for the improvement of PJe 2.x, as well as in the transition process from PJe 1.x to PJe 2.x, with a focus on performance, security, and scalability. • Assisting the business team in mapping and documenting the procedural workflows of the PJe system, contributing to the identification, analysis, and optimization of the steps involved, with the aim of enhancing the efficiency and transparency of electronic processes. • Performing other related technical duties within the scope of their functional profile, whenever necessary for the proper execution of the project.

Competencies and values• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Client Orientation; • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning; • Communication; Creativity; • Ethics and Values; Integrity; • Knowledge Sharing; • Planning and Organizing; • Professionalism; • Respect for Diversity; • Self-Management; • Technological Awareness; • Teamwork

Living conditions and remarksThe assignment will be in Fortaleza, (Ceará). Fortaleza is a family duty station and classified A (hardship). The living conditions in Fortaleza are good as well as the access to health services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. Brazil is security level 3 (moderate). United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings, and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance. Information on entitlements at the duty station is available at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.