GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Contract

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Logistics, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world.

This position is located in the Client Solutions Delivery Section (CSDS) of the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies Service (SGITT), at the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi, Italy.

The Geospatial Information Assistant is under the general supervision of the Chief Data and Visualization Unit (DVU) or delegated official.

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Geospatial Information Section or a designated officer, the incumbent will be required to perform two main duties: 1) technical work, such as assisting in preparation of maps and geospatial analysis products and services; collect, process and evaluate geospatial data; archiving mission geospatial data; administration of the GIS web-site; 2) administrative support functions for the Section.

Within limits of delegated authority, the Geospatial Information Assistant will carry out the following duties:

•Assist in the preparation of maps and analytics products to deliver different type of paper maps, web maps and visual products. Also design symbology, icons, templates and other related cartographic and graphic products in support of different geospatial solutions; •Assist in design, develop, maintain (collect, process and evaluate) spatial databases and use spatial data management tools in accordance with established and customized standards. •Upload and archive geospatial products to the content management to maintain the geospatial products catalogues and metadata of the mission. •Assist in the production and maintenance of web-map services, feature services, and graphic products in support of variety of geospatial solutions (dashboards, web and mobile applications); •Printing/plotting out and generate PDF files of mapping production; •Experience of working with vector tile and raster tile technology to Assist production of customized Global maps like terrain and street base maps to use in variety of geospatial solutions. •Drafting and review outreach correspondence and other communications; •Assist in advanced GIS training administrative procedures and coordinate administrative arrangements for official travel and training requests; •Assist in generation of 3D visualization products including terrain maps and human made infrastructures; •Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) and assists in SOPs development; •Initiating procurement action for geographic information systems (GIS) equipment, software, supplies and services as well as satellite imagery by raising requisitions, and monitoring expenditures and payment of invoices; •Advising staff on administrative procedures, and maintaining up-to-date office files as well as electronic databases, task management and Agile processes in various systems such or similar as iNeed and Azure DevOps. •Monitoring staff attendance and performing other functions that may be assigned by the Chief Geospatial Information Officer or his/her designated officer.

Competencies - Professionalism: Knowledge of information security policies, procedures, and practices and demonstrated sound judgment in applying technical expertise in applying them. Proven experience on geospatial matters including mapping, cartography, and online mapping visualization technics. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

  Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical Certification in Geospatial Sciences (Cartography, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or equivalent) which involves geospatial information and image processing programmes is required. A certificate in urban planning, building design, or architecture is desirable.

  Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of administrative and geospatial information-related work is required. Experience in GIS, geo-databases, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, maps and web map designing, or a related area is required. Practical experience in ArcGIS-Pro (and extensions), ArcGIS Defense Mapping, Corel Draw, PowerPoint, and PowerBI is required. Experience in request management and Agile processes systems, such or similar to iNeed, and Azure-DevOps, is desirable. Experience producing vector tiles, geospatial dashboards, ArcGIS portal, sharing, and publishing geospatial contents is also 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 another UN language is desirable.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country.

Applicants who are Italian nationals or nationals of a member state of the European Union need to upload a copy of their national passport. All other applicants need to have a valid work permit for Italy and need to upload a copy of such work permit. All other applicants, except current UNGSC staff members in Brindisi, need to provide a Certificato Penale and Certificato di Carichi Pendenti. Attachments need to be uploaded in Step 8 of the online application. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat. Having passed the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) in English at Headquarters, ECA, ESCWA, UNOG, UNOV, ICTR, or ICTY may be recognized in place of the GGST, pending confirmation of validity.

A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to International Staff.

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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.