Geographic Information System (GIS) Assistant at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
   
Job Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Assistant

Job ID: 25220
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: SB3
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: One year without possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Integrated Approach to Building Peace in Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Crisis Project, the Incumbent will be required to work with the peace structures, existing and proposed, and other stakeholders in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states. 
• She/he also works with the Project Technical Team in guiding the process for spatial data collection on the crisis and interventions, extracting data from the Early Warning Early Response System (EWERS), running geospatial analysis and producing cartographic visualizations and maps for the use of UNDP.

This activity will enable the project to meet one of the project deliverables. Specifically, the incumbent will, among others, be required to perform the following tasks:

• Support spatial data collection, cleaning and quality assurance;
• Develop geospatial databases on different thematic areas relevant to the project’s concerns;
• Develop baseline assessment cartographic products usable on several online platforms and hard copy communication materials;
• Analyze data from satellite remote sensing platforms, code for web maps, run GIS automation and programming
• Routinely update analysis and maps as required on the project and share these in appropriate and timely manner;
• Travels to the three focal states to engage with key stakeholders and for data collection structures in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States;
• Present draft and final versions of maps on attacks and human rights violations in the project geographic area;
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes. She/he will actively take measures to prevent unauthorized sharing of information and data; and
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager, Integrated Approach to Building Peace in Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Crisis Project, as well as, the supervisor of the Governance, Peace and Security Unit who has oversight functions on the project.

Expected Outcome/ Deliverables
The incumbent will be expected to deliver the following outcomes/results:

• Gender and youth disaggregated spatial information management protocol. 
• Production of analytical briefs and updates on the crisis in the three states
• Supported publishing outputs on online repositories
• Baseline, midline and end line assessment geovisualizations
• Monthly reports of work done, and geospatial outputs
• Written reports of spatio-temporal analysis with evidence of collaboration and inputs from key stakeholders in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States 

Competencies:

• Geographic Information System management skills.
• Innovation
• Communicating Information.
• Teamwork
• Information gathering skills.

Required Skills and Experience

• The candidate shall possess the right skills and competences to provide GIS and mapping services, to complement UNDP’s capacity for the implementation of the Integrated Approach to Building Peace in Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Crisis Project in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states.
• The preferred candidate for this must possess a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS or related course.
• Postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• She/he should have at least 5 years post-graduate experience and 3 years of professional experience.
• Ability to use ESRI ArcGIS and one other GIS software for spatial analysis and map production is a must.
• Experience in map production, complex spatial data collection and management.
• Experience in working with UN or government organizations is an asset.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.