Geographic Information Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 established the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. https://unsos.unmissions.org/unsos-mandate. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2245 decided that UNSOS will be responsible for support to AMISOM (ATMIS), UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA), and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with AMISOM (ATMIS).

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Innovation and Technology the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Architect, design and develop complex Power App workflows that string different business entities together. • Build custom Power BI Dashboards. • Work with the GIS Team and the Business Automation Team to collect requirements in business processes and workflows. • Build procedures to extract, transform and load data (ETL) from existing non spatial systems and integrate into a geospatial web mapping application for spatial analysis. • Experience in GIS database and GIS analysis is an asset. • Perform any ITU unit related works.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication: proven interpersonal skills • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

GIS or IT related fields. A minimum of 2 years of experience in Power Apps, Power BI, workflow automation, building software using languages, technologies of the NET framework and building data reports.

Additional experience: Geographic Information System, Database Management, Power App, Power Automate, Power BI and NET languages. Working experience with Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI is required. Working experience with ArcGIS Software is desirable. Knowledge of Big Data and IoT is an asset.

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of UN operations in the Somalia area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable security protocols and will be required to adhere to the guidelines, security plans, and other directives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN-provided accommodation in the UN Compound at the Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA).

Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the UNSOS mission area and the fact that there is no private living accommodation, expatriate personnel deployed to Mogadishu are provided secure accommodation in a camp environment. Some accommodation (hard wall and prefabs) is paid for by UN personnel on a monthly basis, while bunkerized sea container accommodation is provided free of cost. UN-provided accommodation is equipped with basic furniture. Power and water are provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants.

Food and Diet: There are UN Contractor-managed dining facilities within the UN Camp in Mogadishu where food can be purchased. Personnel may cook their own meals in common kitchens within the camp.

Health: Exposure exists to several tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio, and Meningitis are recommended. A vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to the large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu.

Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers working in the UNSOS mission area, are entitled to a Rest and Recuperation break after every four-week period in Somalia. Nairobi is the designated R&R location to which transportation is provided. R&R consists of five calendar days, with an additional two days of travel time. Accommodation, meals, and other expenses while on R&R are borne by the individual. The timing of when R& R is taken must be balanced against operational requirements.