Project Assistant (GIS/Data analyst DTM)

Job Description

Position Title: ​​Project Assistant (GIS/Data analyst DTM)

Duty Station City: Caracas
Duty Station Country: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Grade: UG-5

Contract Type: Special Short-Term ungraded
Recruiting Type: General Service
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: until 31 december 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered 

• First-tier candidates: Internal candidates.

• Second tier candidates include: All external candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

​​The recent earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in the displacement of affected populations, causing damage to homes, infrastructure, and essential services. Displaced individuals and affected communities have diverse needs, vulnerabilities, and recovery intentions. Timely and accurate data collection is essential to understand the impact of the disaster, identify priority humanitarian needs, monitor population movements, and support evidence-based decision-making for an effective and coordinated emergency response. 

Responsibilities

1. ​​Visualize and map data whilst assuring data consistency utilizing appropriate GIS/mapping tools and products. Support creation of country atlases and regularly update base maps in line with identified requirements. Assist IOM Emergency Venezuela Earthquake response operations in terms of GIS data storing and designing, mapping.
2. ​Generate and give GIS support and manage metadata for IOM data collection and the IOM Geo Portal- internal and external content. To assist remotely IOM Emergency Venezuela Earthquake response for web GIS geoportal.
3. ​Provide global GIS system support to emergency operations by contributing to the design, development and systematical maintenance of a relevant spatial data infrastructure to facilitate geo-processing of data collected through the integrated information management mechanism across all activities while ensuring data geo-related interoperability across all datasets.
4. ​Prepare and generate maps and other spatial information products for strategic planning and overview of global DTM emergency response.
5. ​Support the IOM Geo Portal construction, and implementation of GIS databases, applications, and production systems; perform basic and advanced processing tasks using ArcGIS tools for web GIS. Provide input for geographic data and administrative divisions for IOM Venezuela database for tracking population movements and displacement locations.  
6. ​Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
7. ​Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.​ 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• ​​Master’s degree in Information Systems, Geography, Cartography or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• ​University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.​ 

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• ​​Experience in managing or working with DTM data, datasets, and databases;
• ​Experience in Database Information Systems development (SQL or Oracle), preferably in support of assessment and data collection system;
• ​Experience in complex data quality control operations/mechanisms;
• ​Experience in geography, cartography, GIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online , ArcGIS Pro and graphic design (Adobe Illustrator).

Skills

• Advanced proficiency of ArcGIS tools (good working knowledge of spatial analyst tool), Arc Map, ArcGIS Online is mandatory;
• Proficiency in webserver and web mapping;
•  In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in Geographic Information System; including in open-source GIS platforms such as Open;
• Street Map and other open-source solutions.​ 

Languages

External applicants are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language.

IOM’s official languages are English and Spanish.  

REQUIRED  For this position, fluency in ​Spanish and English​ is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE ​​For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).​ 

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

•  IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

•  This vacancy is only available for local citizens or foreigners with right of residence and right to work in the country.

• For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:  IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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