Senior Associate - Geospatial at UNOPS

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the TSU Manager, the Senior Associate Geospatial, will be responsible for the following substantive tasks;

• Coordinate and monitor field data collection with the support of field personnel
• Identify datasets and employ appropriate geostatistical and spatial analysis techniques as required.
• Develop geodatabase and shapefiles as required
• Develop an infrastructure database in collaboration with engineering colleagues, including data entry and data management
• Produce GIS dashboards
• Assist in providing information for evidence-based master plans by verifying existing terrain and use the information for mapping
• Develop drawings and databases that will provide information on utilities network infrastructure
• Any other duties as directed by the Technical Services Unit manager.

Education:

• Secondary school education is required;
• University Degree in Geographic Information Systems and/or relevant field is an added advantage

Experience

• Seven (7) years experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required;
• Experience developing and maintaining databases and MIS’s is desired;
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of database development is desired;
• Advanced knowledge of GIS and google suite products is desired;
• Proficient in the use of GIS/RS software such as ArcGIS, Erdas Imagine is desired;
• Knowledge of UN core values, rules and regulations is an asset.