GIS Expert at UN-Habitat

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with UPIMC Programme Management Team (UN-Habitat HQ) and UPIMC Cameroon Project Team
• Work with UPIMC Coordinator in Cameroon align UPIMC team activities and outputs in Cameroon with programme standards
• Consolidate and share an organized database to get thematic maps
• Remain abreast of migration-related projects and programming in Cameroon, participating in UN Migration Network;
• Participation in meetings with Esri to ensure the viability of the partnership and the technical feasibility of the GIS portal following the standards
• Provide technical advice and analysis to UPIMC Cameroon Project team in the preparation of multi-sectoral spatial profiles providing a city/neighbourhood-wide overview and multi-scalar assessment of displaced communities
• Desk review and socio-economic data collection
• Preparation of the collection and compilation of information and data related to spatialization, including mapping of infrastructure and geolocated data.
• Cartography of information data for the development and projection of community and social infrastructure
• Contribute to urban analyses with the teams and propose urban orientations and actions
• Create maps linked to the scenarios part and develop statistic models for the identified future urban trends
• Produce a data catalogue and analysis report on the data produced with the GIS to assist in the decision support process
• Identification of suitable pilot areas within the supported cities with all relevant stakeholders and priorities agreed in line with Sustainable Development Goals
• Development of strategic spatial recommendations and localized priority areas
• Utilization of mapping tools to refine local priorities with key stakeholders
• Carry out preparation and facilitation of trainings, events, exchanges for local authorities and other stakeholders
• Coordinate engagement of local authorities
• Capacity Building Sessions with local authorities
• Work with UN-Habitat HQ to roll out of Data management systems, knowledge, and lessons learnt reports

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in cartography, geography, geographic information systems (GIS) and/or urban planning with a GIS-related field of study is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with (4) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban development and planning (and/or related fields) is required;
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (and their monitoring/evaluation) and of the New Urban Agenda is desirable;
• Direct proven experience of urban infrastructure development projects/processes is considered an asset;
• Understanding of and experience from managing urban data is an asset;
• Facilitating, designing and managing capacity building processes is an asset;

Languages

• Fluency in English and French, written and verbal, is required. Knowledge of any other language of the Programme is an asset.