Production, Data and Analytic Consultant
Enhance geo-statistical data acquisition and dissemination.
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Overview
Enhance geo-statistical data acquisition and dissemination.
You have:
- Ph.D. in Geographic Information Systems or related areas is required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in geographic information systems is required.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and related extensions including Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, and Geostatistical Analyst.
- Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Online applications including ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Story Maps.
- Previous experience in capacity building and creating training manuals.
- Proven hands-on experience in the production of geographic information products.
- Experience in GIS related advisory and consulting work in the Arab region.
- Strong GIS and analytical skills.
- Experience in data integration and spatial ETL/FME.
Result of Service The focus is on enhancing geo-statistical data acquisition and dissemination and on showcasing user-centric analytical capabilities for capacity-building and integration activities.
Work Location Office (UN-House ESCWA)
Expected duration The duration of the assigned work is from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2023 (9 months, part-time, 3 days per week)
Duties and Responsibilities GIS (Production, Data and Analytics) Consultant Cosnultant to be recruited for a project to promote the integration of social, economic, and environmental data and to fill in data gaps for estimating indicators on sustainable development goals in the Arab world.
Responsibilities: - Contribute to ESCWA's geo-statistical databases and portal applications. - Locate and identify regional, national, and subnational data. - Develop efficient data collection, analysis, and dissemination. - Design geostatistical databases. - Document the quality, accuracy, and consistency of data. - Implement geostatistical edits and imputation - Make recommendations on technical issues. - Help in the development of indicators. - Produce dashboards, charts, maps, and infographics. - Contribute to GIS capacity-building and training sessions. - Coordinate with partners and member states as a technical expert. - Facilitate information sharing between partners. - Participate in data validation.
Qualifications/special skills Competency: - Excellent planning and organizational skills. - Ability to work flexibly and under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Skills: - Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and related extensions including Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, and Geostatistical Analyst. - Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Online applications including ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Story Maps Academic Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geographic Information System or related areas is required. Experience: - Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in geographic information systems is required. The following skills are desirable: - Previous experience in capacity building and creating training manuals - Proven hand on experience in the production of geographic information products. - Experience in GIS related advisory and consulting work in the Arab region - Strong GIS and analytical skills. - Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise - Experience in data collection (Questionnaire development, survey creation, data validation, data analysis) using ArcGIS Field Apps including ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps - Experience in data collection management - Experience in data integration and spatial ETL/FME - Experience in statistical concepts, sources, and methodologies Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English and Arabic is required.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you successfully integrated diverse datasets? | This question assesses your ability to handle and integrate various data sources, crucial for this role. | Discuss a specific project, focusing on the integration process, challenges faced, and solutions implemented. |
| How do you ensure data accuracy and consistency in your work? | The interviewer wants to understand your methods for maintaining data integrity, which is essential for geo-statistical work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've contributed to capacity building in your previous roles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging deadline you faced and how you managed your time. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with producing geographic information products? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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