GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist (2 positions)

Organizational Setting

FAO Afghanistan is investing, across all 34 provinces, in resilience reinforcing actions that focus on protecting agriculture livelihoods and local ecosystems, boosting local production of nutritious foods and cash-incomes, and safeguarding critical agriculture sectoral development gains achieved over the past couple of decades through revitalizing rural markets and economy. In 2022-2023, FAO will, under the life-saving assistance Outcome (1) of the UN Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF), focus on the following four priority actions: (i) Safeguarding Wheat Seed Security, (ii) Enhancing Local Production of Nutritious Food, (iii) Livestock Protection and Dairy Sector Support, and (iv) Restoring Irrigation Structures to Boost Cash Incomes. Additionally, FAO will contribute towards resilience building activities under Outcome 2 of the TEF.

Reporting Lines

The GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct and technical supervision of the Head of Water Resource and Irrigation Team.

Technical Focus

The GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist will provide relevant technical assistance for the efficient implementation of Water and Resilience Services.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Carry out data acquisition and analysis.
• Prepare different layers of digital information.
• Prepare vector images from the raster images of the maps after digitizing.
• Carry out command area delineation of the irrigation schemes.
• Prepare Digital Elevation Model of the map to produce catchment area map of the source and the drainage systems.
• Establish Management Information System (MIS) for Water Resource and Irrigation related works.
• Perform any other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree (Masters) or University degree (Bachelor) in computer or Information Systems
• For advanced degree a minimum of seven (5) years of professional experience in GIS and MIS
• For university degree minimum of ten (7) years professional experience in GIS and MIS.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and the local languages (Pashto and/or Dari);
• National of Afghanistan.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Proven track record of knowledge of GIS and MIS;
• Ability to work in an interrupt-prone environment;
• Ability to build effective working relationships with national and international colleagues, with different cultural and technical background;
• Proven ability to plan, work and deliver agreed deadlines;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and to present ideas clearly and effectively
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.