Geographical Information System (GIS) Specialist

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

• Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. Our client areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources. Our client Office for Projects Services is seeking to recruit a highly qualified local Consultant with good experience in the field of Geographic Information Systems to develop GIS maps of different cities in Yemen, under the supervision of our client Sana’a office.

Role objectives

• Develop maps for specific proposed sectoral projects that our client planned to implement in the cities in different cities in Yemen.
• Illustrate potential integration of these projects with existing sectoral structure in these cities,namely inroads transport, WASH, energy, health, education, and municipal services.
• Carry out the quality analysis of satellite data with a view on their usefulness in the context of our client
• Planned interventions and other spatial analysis on GIS data.
• Contribute to the updating of maps on IFAD’s Environment and Climate website.
• Develop at least one knowledge product on the use of GIS and Earth observation for projects planning and integration
• Establish working relationships with the clients requesting GIS data and members of the assigned team
• Provide innovative tools for presentations related to project management
• Organize common data sets to be made available to GIS users in IFAD
• Provide methodologies to improve geographic data flow in our client Office in Yemen
• Support any other GIS-related activities as required.

Project reporting

• To Project Manager

Key competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
• Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions leadto total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Team management

• N/A

Further information

Qualifications and Experience

• a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education) University Degree in Computer science,Information Technology (or related area); is required
• b. Work Experience 1. At least 2 years of relevant GIS software & technology work experience is required; Strong practical and technical experience in using and developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required.
• c. Language 1. Full domain of English and Arabic is required.
• d. Others
• 1. Good experience in using Arc Gis;
• 1. Experience in geographic database management is an advantage;
• 1. Good skills for map production and presentation is essential;