Historique

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative and the Programme Specialist – Environment, Extractive Industry and Energy and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst –Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF), the GRIF ALT Statistical Assistant also functions as the Spatial Data Technician and ensures effective delivery of the CO programme by entering and managing geospatial data, supervising cadastral surveys and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The GRIF ALT Statistical Assistant also functions as the Spatial Data Technician and also works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in UNDP the and Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs (MoIPA) as required for resolving complex land titling and programme-related issues and exchange of information.
 

Devoirs et responsabilités

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provides surveying expertise in ensuring compliance with established Government of Guyana standards, guidelines and regulations governing land titling and demarcation;
• Performs functions in relation to planning, implementation to the close-out of all demarcations and cadastral surveys for Amerindian villages.

Provides surveying expertise in ensuring compliance with established Government of Guyana standards, guidelines and regulations governing land titling and demarcation focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Preparation and maintenance of sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in coordination with the Guyana Lands & Surveys Commission (GL&SC) surveyors and staff, Guyana Forestry Commission, Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and any other relevant departments, offices and staff;
• Verification of the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites;
• Provision of assistance in conducting surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on information submitted by the communities;
• Recording the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features;
• Preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys as needed or required by the Ministry;
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.

Performs functions in relation to planning, implementation to the close-out of all demarcations and cadastral surveys for Amerindian villages focusing on the achievement of the  following results:

• In coordination with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Land Registry, search legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain information about property/land boundaries in areas to be surveyed;
• Provision of all GIS and related technical information that may be needed by the Project Manager in the drafting of reports;
• Provision of assistance in the preparation of technical reports for Investigative missions;
• Preparation, monitoring and maintenance of records for demarcations;
• Review and recommendation of claims for payments on contracts;
• Review and assessment of all submissions such as technical reports and field work;
• Performance of other related duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.

Compétences

Functional Competencies:    

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Support the preparation of information for advocacy

• Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences.

Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Contributing to results through provision of information

• Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
• Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals.

Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining information and databases

• Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives;
• Maintains databases of donor information;
• Tracks and reports on mobilized resources.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Implementing processes and uses products

• Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches;
• Responds positively to new approaches.

Resource Mobilization
Providing information for resource mobilization strategies

• Maintains information/databases on potential and actual donors;
• Maintains database of project files;
• Provides data and information needed for preparation of project documents.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Basic research and analysis

• Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures

• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools, and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
Research and analysis

• Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences

Client Orientation
Maintains effective client relationships

• Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
• Responds to client needs promptly

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Completed Secondary School Education with Certification in Land Surveying.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a sworn land surveyor;
• Work experience in drafting of related technical reports;
• Work experience in use of GIS related software;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Language: 

• Fluency in English language.