Geospatial Technical Expert (Retainer)

UNOPS East Africa Hub EAH has its own Design Services Unit (DSU) which consists of design production office and engineering project management cell, consisting of Civil, Structural, M&E Engineers, Architects, Design Associates and Quantity Surveyors. The DSU carries out low risk engineering works and building structures. This generally involves concept designs, feasibility studies and low/medium risk designs that include buildings of up to 2 stories in height (as per the UNOPS design planning manual) and civil works that may include using standard designs of structures for rural roads. High risk building and structure designs are outsourced to specialist design firms.

 Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Under the overall supervision of the Design Services Unit Manager, Geospatial Technical Expert will give his/her technical expertise as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:    

Under the overall supervision of the Design Services Unit Manager, Geospatial Technical Expert will: 

• Guide, coordinate and monitor the field data collection with the support of field personnel;
• Identify and employ appropriate geostatistical and spatial analysis techniques as required;
• Development of geodatabase and shapefiles as required;
• Identify appropriate GIS data sets/tools and sources;
• Perform necessary data analysis including spatial data analysis;
• Identify appropriate 2D and 3D GIS data sets/tools and sources as per project requirements;
• Produce road and drainage engineering designs with the help of the respective Engineers as well as develop database on road and drainage study, data entry and data management;
• Undertake static topographic surveys using Real Time Kinetic Global Positioning System and /or Total Station;
• Any other duties as directed by Design Services Unit Manager.

• University Degree in Geographic Information Systems and/or relevant field;
• A master's degree in relevant field is an added advantage.

• At least 2 years relevant experience in Data entry/Mapping is required;
• Skills in ArcGIS Maps software, GPS and surveying and Geospatial Database Management are required;
• Technical experience in Surveying with a bias in Real Time Kinetic Global Positioning System/Total Station and GIS, developing and maintaining GIS database and in depth knowledge of engineering designs are desired;
• Experience working with road design teams is desired; 
• Previous UN/NGO experience in an emergency context is desired.

• Full working knowledge of English is essential.

• 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.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: LICA 8
Contract duration:Open ended

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.