Geographic Information System (GIS)

THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)

Location: Sudan - Juba

The Office of the Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Southern Sudan invites applications from suitably qualified Sudanese candidates to fill the UNFPA post based in our Juba office in the Population Census Support Unit in South Sudan, (Women are strongly encouraged to apply),
UNFPA - POPULATION CENSUS SUPPORT UNIT AT SOUTH SUDAN COMMISSION FOR CENSUS, STATISTICS AND EVALUATION (SSCCSE), JUBAPROJECT GIS

ASSOCIATEAGENCY: UNFPAPOST TITLE: GIS Associate

SCALE: (GS6) DUTY STATION: Juba,

DURATION: 6 MonthsCONTRACT TYPE: SSA

START DATE: ASAP

VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT NO: PCSU06

CLOSING DATE: 28th March 2009

The Geographic Information Systems: GIS) will be under the general supervision of the UNFPA- Census Deputy Technical Advisor and direct authority of GIS Specialist at the UNFPA-SSCCSE Office in Juba, the incumbent will under take the following tasks:

-Key Responsibilities:
Designing and programming GIS systems to utilise information in the census listing form;
Undertake statistical analysis of all these forms
Produce tables and maps from the data as required
Provides support to the GIS laboratory and to the UNFPA GIS Specialist in the production of EA maps and post enumeration GIS mapping.
Helping to Lead GIS projects, data, and mapping activities for SSCCSE;
Identifying and developing all spatial data resources needed to promote SSCCSE’s work in the field;
Liaising with and providing advisory services to other GIS professionals regarding field based GIS solutions, datasets, and projects;
Contribute to developing a GIS strategy within SSCCSE Sudan for implementation of map-based products;
Developing bespoke GIS applications as requested by the GIS Specialist to provide coordination tools for SSCCSE;
Contributing to interagency mapping efforts, especially the SIM group, by providing guidance to cross-cutting issues;
Acting as the secretariat for quarterly meetings, setting the agenda, providing reporting services, and actively promoting data standards;

Liaising with appropriate SSCCSE offices regarding geo-spatial data sets, and data standards;
Any other duties as may be requested by the Operations Manager.

Job Requirements:
Education: A degree in computer science.
An advanced degree will be an advantage, preferably in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related area; Work Experiences: GIS Programming experience with at least a minimum of 4 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, in GIS or a related field; and Advanced knowledge of GIS applications, image processing, geo-spatial databases, etc…Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of standard soft ware packages (MS FrontPage, Excel, Access, PowerPoint);

Languages: Fluency in English, including ability to write clearly, concisely and spoken and Arabic is an added advantage.Exposure to an international environment with UN/NGO/Government or a Multilateral organisation/institution; and Knowledge working with UN agencies, NGOs and humanitarian partners is an asset and additional proficiencies in database and website development, or IT is an added advantage

GENERAL REQUIREMENT:Core Competencies:
Demonstratives commitment to UN Mission, Vision and Values;
Displays cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Organized, drive for results, embracing diversity and integrity, ability to prioritize, take direction and meet deadlines;
Exposure to an international environment is an added advantage. Functional Competencies:
Shares knowledge and experience;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on leaning plan and applies newly acquire skills.
Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to collecting and preparation of information, data processing, filing, provision of information and control of assets;
Good knowledge of Information Management and strong IT skills;
Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve IM problems;
Ability to perform work on confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
Exposure to an international environment with UN/NGO/Government or a Multilateral organisation/
institution; and Knowledge working with UN agencies, NGOs and humanitarian partners is an asset

How to apply
Interested applicants (Women are strongly encouraged to apply) should clearly indicate the Vacancy number on the envelopes and submit their CVs or an update Personal History forms (P11) with photocopies of certified Certificates to the;

Human Resource Assistant / Project Census OfficerUnited Nations Population Fund Office (UNFPA), OCHA Compound, or to UNFPA Census Support Unit at the Southern Sudan Census Commission for Statistics and Evaluation compound. (SSCCSE)Juba,
South Sudanjfonister@gmail.comsarah@unfpa.org
Human Resource Manager, UNFPA Office (United Nations Population Fund),
House No. 386, Block 1/S, Manshia, P.O. Box 913,
Gama'a Avenue,
Khartoum, +249-183-278793
Closing date: 28 Mar 2009