Associate Geospatial Information Systems Officer, Multiple positions

The Associate Geospatial Information Systems Officer will carry out his/her tasks within SGITT GIS Section which aims at providing global services to support United Nations Global Service Centre  (UNGSC), field missions, UN agencies and partners

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS DFS Global Programme Manager, the incumbent will work under the Chief GIS or a designated officer and will be responsible for translating business requirements into data architecture deliverables and artifacts.  

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager and the direct supervision of Chief GIS, the Associate Geospatial Information Systems Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Within the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participate in preparing user requirements and other technical specifications.
• Design, development and transition of MCOP (Mission Common Operating Picture) solutions as well as related geospatial products and services in support to Situation Awareness Programme (SAP).
• Provide a full range of technical assistance in the area of UN GeoPortal and for MCOP solutions’ operations and administration.
• Assist in the design, development and installation of information systems.
• Undertake analysis of well-defined modules within the system, develop enhancements and new features to existing systems; may design, implement systems as needed.
• Undertake rigorous testing and proving of applications software.
• Maintain assigned portions of systems, providing operational support for system's applications, analyzing and implementing systems changes/upgrades etc.
• Ensure data security and integrity.
• Prepare, update and maintain system's documentation and related                                        technical/procedural manuals.
• Assist in procurement, including conducting needs assessment and benchmarks, preparing technical specifications and evaluation criteria.
• Assist in the set-up and monitoring of software performance measures.
• Draft training materials and conduct training sessions and demonstration of systems for users.
• Participate with senior staff in assessing and testing new technology.
• Provide guidance to new/junior staff as required.
• Liaise and establish adequate communications channels with the necessary units within the UNGSC and field missions to support maintain optimal operations for applications and  services
• Provide support and assistance in responding to requests from field missions in                deploying/configuring systems so as to conform to the standards.
• Provide support to security incident response and management activities.
• Provide support in the planning, implementing, operating and maintaining of security controls;
• Provide support to draft documentation including, technical documentation, configuration and service operation manuals, project documents, presentation, and reports.
• Perform other duties as required

• •Professionalism: Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques, testing, debugging, and documentation standards, web and mobile application design and transition, ArcGIS platform, database design, storage and internal systems; ability to understand cartographic and GIS products and services; good presentation skills; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• •Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• •Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• •Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets time line for delivery of products or services to clients.
• •Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; show willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) electronics, technical or communication engineering, computer science or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional four (4) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in in web and/or mobile development and programming language or related area are required.
• Knowledge of geo-database systems, software programming languages and web technology is required. 
• Direct working experience in United Nations (UN) geospatial information operations is an added advantage. 
• Knowledge and experience in Geocortex platform (Workflow Design, Report design, Web and Mobile applications development) and ArcGIS platform is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in developing GIS solutions using programming languages such as jQuery, Dojo, ArcGIS APIs, JavaScript, HTML 5 and/or .NET-Framework and associated development languages and scripts such as C#, ASP.NET, is desirable. 
• Development skills on Xcode, Swift and ESRI SDK (e.g. Android SDK, iOS SDK) for mobile applications are desirable. Other programming/scripting languages e.g. Python, ActionScript and PHP are desirable.
• Good computer skills in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this job opening, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services