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GIS Officer

UN-Habitat, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
2207

About UN-Habitat

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of National Programme Manager he/she undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties & Responsibilities


Develop geo-databases and produce hardcopy outputs to support the above mentioned projects and other GIS activities;

Undertake missions to Provincial Offices to train local staff in use of GIS and database management software and development of geo-databases;

Report on GIS and database quality;

Develop map layout (cartography), including standardized color schemes and standard templates for high quality hard copy output;

Support monitoring maps project progress at community and municipal levels;

Support the property registration component of CFA Programme in municipalities;

Support the selection and acquisition of satellite images;

Process satellite images and produce hardcopies of the images;

Actively search and obtain relevant existing GIS files developed by other intentional, national, local and private entities;

Evaluate the current database design and develop proposals for improvement including conversion from English to Pashtu/Dari language;

Work as a link between GIS staff and the NPM and Urban Development Advisor regarding the development and progress in the development of geo-databases for property registration and other applications;

Facilitate the development of indicators of success of Property Registration and support data collection to demonstrate programme impact;

Support the capacity development of partners, including Municipalities in GIS

Perform any other tasks given by his/her supervisor

Job Requirements

At least a Bachelor’s degree in remote sensing, geo-sciences GIS, urban studies, or related field, or high-school completion qualification in combination with ten additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

At least five years of experience with:
(i) using GIS in urban areas to monitor land use and dwelling counts
(ii) complex development programmes in Afghanistan;
(iii) providing policy and technical assistance to the government;
(iv) and familiarity with the UN system in Afghanistan.
Language: Fluency in at least one local language (Pashto and/or Dari) and English. Good communication skills both in written and spoken English is required.

Submission Guideline

Afghan Nationals meeting the essential qualifications of the position are invited to apply by submitting the following documents to :

1. Updated and signed UN Personal History Form P.11 for Individual Contractor (IC) attached to the VA and also (available on http://www.undp.org.af/jobs/index.htm) is must.
2. Subject Line Must be: (GIS Officer VA 2017-04-125) otherwise your application may not be considered.

Additional Considerations:

UN-Habitat is committed to gender balance in all functions and at all levels. Female candidates are therefore especially encouraged to submit applications.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified or contacted.

Functional Area

Architecture

Countries

Submission Email

vacancies@unhabitat-afg.org

Post Date

Apr 12, 2017

Closing Date

Apr 22, 2017

Reference

125

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

3 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Contractor

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any