Geospatial Analyst
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 April 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
JOB TITLE:
Geospatial Analyst
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
CST REG
UNIT/DIVISION:
GIS & Remote Sensing Unit Analysis Planning & Performance (APPFG)
DUTY STATION (City Country):
Remote work from home station
DURATION:
3 Months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The GIS & Remote Sensing Unit within the APP Division is continuously gathering data and updating georeferenced information to ensure that WFP is ready to create detailed cartography as well as spatial analysis of the areas of interest to support the humanitarian emergency response. As dependency on geospatial data.
With increasing needs for evidencebased information for emergency preparedness and response the unit is currently looking for a Geospatial analyst to further develop methodologies for rapid impact estimation using satellite and other relevant diverse data sources as well as to develop and scaleup risk analysis for sudden onset disasters. The Geospatial Analyst will report to the senior geospatial analyst in the Natural Hazards & Impact Assessment team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research and develop new methodologies for estimating subnational spatial risk analysis for major disasters that WFP prepares and responds to including but not limited to floods earthquakes and tropical storms Research and develop new methodologies for estimating impact following major disasters using satellite and other relevant data sources. Consider geostatistics approaches and probabilistic evaluations of major hazards Assist in the automation of the production of subnational risk analysis and impact estimation Ensure that relevant data maps scripts and products are available through the common spatial infrastructure and easily made accessible for wider use Support cartographic map production (both static and dynamic) in accordance to established WFP standards Create update and maintain all the relevant technical documentation within the teams GIS handbook Assist with preparation of training materials (internal and external) Contribute to the teams communication activities including but not limited to preparing external presentations global workshops and adhoc requests Undertake missions to WFP Country Offices and Regional Bureaux as well as relevant conferences as needed Any other duties as needed.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Methodologies for risk and impact analysis developed and automated as feasible
Technical documentation created and updated regularly
Impact analysis provided for sudden onset disasters
Internal training to ensure created methodology can be scaled up by all members of the Mapping and Analysis team
Support to external trainings provided as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced degree in Geomatics GIS Spatial Risk Analysis or any other relevant field.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in GIS remote sensing risk analysis and mapping is essential
WFP experience especially at field or country office level with familiarity to WFP data systems is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
Extensive knowledge and experience working with ArcGIS pro QGIS ArcGIS online and/or Geonode
Academic and practical background and experience developing multihazard spatial risk analysis in particular knowledge in combining spatially multihazard vulnerability and exposure layers
Advanced GIS mapping data visualization and spatial analysis skills in producing both static and dynamic/interactive maps for disaster response
Strong data and database management and analysis skills
Strong programming skills especially ArcPy and/or knowledge of GIS related scripting to automate spatial analysis and map production
Experience with other data visualization software a plus
Experience working with external partners especially academia and research institutions a plus.
Languages:
Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) required a second official UN language could be an asset.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
