1. Work closely with UN-Habitat partners on data management, and GIS related matters using various GIS software packages (ArcGIS family/ESRI, AutoCAD/ Autodesk and Google Earth).
  2. Assist in updating UN-Habitat Data Platforms including GIS/Mapping portals, by updating GIS baseline with data gathered by partners.
  3. Implementation of multi-sectoral field assessment projects to develop recovery plans for urban areas.
  4. Assist in data entry and development of data entry templates.
  5. Assist in analyzing satellite imagery including damage assessment and assist in preparing analysis and methodology reports.
  6. Assist in mapping, data collection and spatial analysis in support of ongoing urban profiling activities.
  7. Support to GIS related mapping and analysis as required for UN-Habitat projects.
  8. Assist in Developing 4WsMaps (ex. who does what, where) using GIS maps.
  9. Carrying out the targeted exercises for workshops related to GIS, satellite image treatment and related applications.
  10. Assist in preparing training materials (Presentations, questionnaires, and maps) and printing and organizing the materials for workshop and technical meetings.
  11. Mapping supporting operational projects (Housing and infrastructure, environment, cultural heritage, solid waste).
  12. Providing technical, logistical and administrative support for the implementation of workshops
  13. Assist in planning and organizing GIS capacity development activities for UN-Habitat staff and counterparts.
  14. Any other related task as requested by the supervising officer.

Education:

High School Diploma.

Or,

First-level University degree in Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or any related field. 

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

  • Experience:
  • At least 5 years (High School) or 2 years (Bachelor) of progressively responsible in geographic information management and analysis in urban contexts.
  •  Language:
  • Proficiency in Arabic and good knowledge in English are required. 

Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Core

Achieve Results:

 LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

 LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously

 LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility 

 LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
Act with Determination  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner

 LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

 LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.  

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) 

Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Business Management Working with Evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Digital & Innovation  Data collection Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data). 
Digital & Innovation Geospatial analysis Skilled in techniques which study entities using their topological, geometric, or geographic properties. 

Keywords:

GIS, Information Management.  

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