Geospatial Information Assistant

Contract

This is a FS-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-4 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in Goma, in the Field Technology Section (FTS) of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The Geographic Information Systems Assistant will report to the Associate Geographic Information Systems Officer.

Responsibilities Under supervision of the Geospatial Information Officer, the Geographic Information Assistant is responsible of the following duties:

(1) Technical work on geospatial information service: Geospatial data management. Collects, processes, edit and updates all datasets using proprietary software such as ArcGIS, survey 123 and open source tools such as SMASH and QField. Archives mission geospatial data and products. Assists to conduct terrain analysis studies and prediction of the effects of terrain, weather and situation on the mission's operations. Assists in the quality control of all geographic information datasets prepared from GIS field offices and HQ office. Produces customized geo-products required by senior mission leadership.

(2) Administrative work covering correspondence and other communication: Reviews outgoing correspondence for format, style and grammatical accuracy. Coordinates the creation and updating of datasets required for GIS services to run effectively. Provides inputs for geographic information systems (GIS) online services. Supports the maintenance of GIS databases and web applications such as GIS digital map library, Digital Globe platform and the Force Common Operating Picture (FCOP). Prepares and conduct GIS related trainings on Database management. Advises staff on administrative procedures and maintains up-to-date office. Monitors staff.

(3) Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Chief Geospatial Information Officer.

Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrated skills and knowledge in geospatial database management; knowledge and skills in processing rater and vector datasets; ability to understand cartographic Design to support web mapping services; good presentation skills; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors' language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience At least eight (6) years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial information (geospatial information systems integration, geospatial/terrain analysis, image processing, mapping, GPS, geospatial related information technology, etc.) and its related work is required.

Practical experience with database management systems such as MS Sql Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, etc. is required.

Practical experience in carrying out Database administration related tasks such as versioning workflows, setting up replicas, configuring user permissions, etc. is required.

Proven ability to design data collection forms using proprietary software such as ArcGIS survey 123, and open source tools such as KoBo Toolbox, SMASH and QField, is required

Field experience in database management using Common Operational Geospatial Information (COGI) and the Mission's Operational Geospatial Information (MOGI) COGI/MOGI schemas is required.

Experience in preparing and delivering database management training with ArcGIS Pro to office colleagues is desirable

Practical experience in ArcGIS Pro for geospatial data processing and analysis as well as image processing and management software such as ERDAS Imagine, Pix4D, Drone2Map, etc. is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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