Geospatial Information Specialist
Geospatial Information Specialist
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
5 June 202523:59GMT02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)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).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the GIS focal point for the Ukraine Country Office (CO).
Support and maintain the development of both static and dynamic map applications for the CO.
Maintain and update databases of operational information and map geospatial
operational information (access areas per activity distribution points warehouses etc.)
Maintain and improve all the webmap applications and GIS dashboards available in the CO
Update and produce weekly distribution overview summary map and respond to adhoc map generating needs in accordance to WFP standards
Participate in coordination meetings as necessary and support the clusters in GIS related activities and processes.
Support rapid impact analysis and mapping (both static and dynamic) for WFP Ukraine operations during sudden changes to the frontline and the rest of the country due to the war as needed (JULIA)
Working with the various units producing data support the Information Management team with data management processes to ensure data quality and integrity
Liaise with HQ and MENAEE to support in uploading Ukraine related data maps and associated materials to the common GIS space and linked to WFPs operations website (OpWEB) as needed
Assist with producing relevant technical documentation and presentations as needed
Undertake support missions to the FOs as required
Support teams internal and external communication activities
Supervise the national GIS officer and a standby partner (GIS officer)
Any other duties as required by the team
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in geospatial related field or first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Additional years of experience is an asset.
Knowledge & Skills:
Familiar with WFPs structure and work and WFP specific GIS architecture
Proven experience in using ArcGIS (desktop and online) for spatial analysis and mapping; experience using QGIS highly desirable
Proven experience in spatial data collection and management
Experience working in humanitarian context is highly desirable
Experience in GISrelated programming (ArcPy or equivalent) to automate regular tasks is desirable
Ability to work independently and within a team
Courtesy tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing Professional working proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge in Ukrainian is a plus.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
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
The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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
Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
