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VAC-14487 GIS Assistant

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CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

The Regional
Program Division is responsible for consolidating and enhancing the linkages
between UN Habitat’s activities in the field with the Strategic Plan, the
2030 Agenda, and the UN-Habitat’s overall future priorities and to make sure
that they are appropriate to the country context.

UN-Habitat’s
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific manages UN-Habitat’s project
portfolio in the Asia and Pacific region. It ensures that country priorities
are in alignment with the UN-Habitat’s organizational policies and strategic
objectives and brings through its Regional Representative to the attention of
the Executive Management Committee (EMC) opportunities and challenges in the
region, allowing for timely feedback and responses to urgent demands and
requests from the Member States.

Role objectives

Reporting
Relationships


The  GIS Assistant will report directly to the Provincial Team
Leader under the overall supervision of the National Program Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Accurate GIS mapping and spatial data-base management report to the Project Manager and provide with the following specific duties and responsibilities:

    ·Develop
geo-databases and produce hardcopy outputs to support the dissemination of
findings to stakeholders

    ·Develop map
layouts (cartography), including standardized color schemes and standard
templates for high quality hard copy output;

    ·Support the
use of satellite images for data collection and analysis (e.g. population)

·Lead the
selection and acquisition of satellite images;

·Assist in
field data collection using GPS and other data-gathering tools.

·Conduct
quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks on spatial data.

·Digitize
the land & property from high resolution satellite images with accuracy.

·Operate SQL
Server and PostgreSQL database to store property registration data.

·Synchronization
of property registration information from android application to external
database

·Support the capacity development of partners in GIS

  • The GIS Officer will provide timely and professional production of thematic maps (e.g. land use, density, etc.) and Accurate GIS mapping and spatial data-base management report to the Project Manager and provide with the following specific duties and responsibilities:

Qualifications & Experience

·A High School
certificate with 3 years of relevant work experience bachelor’s degree with 3
years of relevant work experience is preferred.

·Experience with GPS technology and spatial
data collection techniques.

·Strong computer skills, including knowledge
of databases, spreadsheet software, and remote sensing.

·Excellent analytical, communication, and
organizational skills.

·At least 3 years’
experience of working with community organizations in implementing
development projects at the local level is required.

·Proficiency in the
use of computer packages and internet for project work and communication, GIS
skills is required.

·Knowledge and
experience of the concept, formulation and role of LICs and community-based
Organizations s is highly desired.

 


Language


 

Clearly Written and spoken of Local Languages, English Language is preferable 

Project reporting

Team Leader
Key competencies

Professionalism: Ability to identify
and resolve budgetary problems and identify sources for data collection.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence
and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

   Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Team management

NA
Further information

NA
Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.

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