UNV GIS Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. For more information about UNICEF in Bangladesh, please visit https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh

Under the direct supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, PMR Section, UNICEF Bangladesh the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Develop GIS field data collection tools and databases, including GPS data for all UNICEF supported facilities in coordination with section information management officers OMs) and implementing partners, engaging with the Inter Sector Coordination (ISCG) Information Management Working Group (IMWG) where relevant. • Validate and cross-check data to ensure proper and reliable geodata extraction from within existing databases. • Analyse and map hazards which threaten UNICEF facilities, including landslides, floods and other hazards in coordination with Natural Hazards Working Group and other stakeholders. • Produce and regularly update GIS analysis, analytical maps and information products based on available data and other datasets like Infrastructure, focusing support to mapping integrated pro-grammes (Adolescent & INTPA etc.) to improve coordination. • Support gap analyses at field level for the programme based agreed data sources, including through verification and support for information disaggregated by age and sex, disability, and vulnerable groups. • Support the implementation of geographic data management systems and workflows design, and implement actions to improve GIS data quality in coordinated with section including geodata repository and related metadata • Prepare and regularly update of UNICEF facilities maps and other visualization products. Respond to ad-hoc visualization requests from senior management, including products to support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts. • Support all teams, including PMR, with general information management and monitoring tasks as required and assigned. • Support the process of rolling out of Field Monitoring Module (FMM) across all section programmes in Cox’s Bazar field offices. • Support in updating programme implementation monitoring tools, methods aligned to Monitoring procedure • Support to ensure that field monitoring findings and analysis from programme monitoring are regularly presented and used in programme section meetings, field office meetings and programme management team meetings • Perform such other duties as maybe required and assigned.

Results/Expected Output: • As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Improved data collection processes to ensure availability of quality data for programme and decision-making purposes. • Regularly available GIS analysis, analytical maps, information products based on available data and datasets. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Integrity Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Working with teams • Communication • Integrity • Judgement and Decision-making • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity

:- • GIS is required at the national and/or international level in humanitarian or development context. • Previous experience in humanitarian response especially in GIS or information management capacity is an asset • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in children's • Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills of another UN language is an asset. • Knowledge of UNICEF’s work and issues related to child rights is an asset. • Working knowledge on Rohingya response in Cox'sbazar is an advantage.

Cox's Bazar is a district of Bangladesh, and it is famous for fishing port and tourism. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh. The beach in Cox's Bazar is an unbroken 120 km (75 miles) sandy sea beach with a gentle slope, making it the second longest sea beach in the world. The climate of Cox's bazar is similar to the rest of the country. The climate of Bangladesh is generally determined by its location in the tropical monsoon region: high temperature, heavy rainfall, generally excessive humidity, and distinct seasonal variations. It is further characterized by the location in the coastal area. Historically Cox’s Bazar, like other parts of Bangladesh, is a safe place to live. Since August 2017, with the large scale Rohingya influx from Myanmar, Cox’s Bazar is seen as a district with a humanitarian crisis. Culturally Cox’s Bazar is very diverse and well known for its traditional heritage. The communications systems in Cox’s Bazar are well developed and the district is well-connected with other cities. All the national mobile networks are operational in Cox’s Bazar. Walking within Cox’s Bazar city is only allowed during daytime. Travel by rickshaw is also permitted within Cox’s Bazar only during daytime. Cox’s Bazar has a domestic airport and is currently classified as a family duty station (Security Level 3-moderate; Hardship category-D).