UNDP Jobs - 64551- Geographical Information System Specialist

Geographical Information System Specialist - NPPP II (NEX project)

Location :

Kathmandu, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

01-May-2016

Application Deadline :

05-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Annual contract and extended based on performance

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Local Governance and Community Development Programme (LGCDP) is a national programme which is being implemented by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) and supported by 14 development partners under different financial arrangements. LGCDP’s Programme Document(PD) comprehensively describes LGCDP’s rationale and approach along with its vision, goals and purpose. The individual programme components and management arrangements are also fully described in the PD as is the Programme log frame and the results and reporting framework. Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Director (NPD) and the day-to-day supervision of the National Programme Manager (NPM), the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) is responsible for providing support for the implementation of agreed programme activities.

The overarching goal of the programme is to contribute towards poverty reduction through better local governance reform and community development. The goal of the Programme is aligned with national goal and will contribute either directly or indirectly to the achievement of the national poverty reduction goal by empowering citizens and responding to their priority needs, while at the same time strengthening decentralized local governance, and facilitating community development.

The Programme provides an overall framework for: (i) strengthening decentralization and devolution processes; (ii) improving local governance system to ensure effective delivery of basic services; and (iii) empowering citizens, especially women, children and disadvantaged groups (DAGs) and their institutions.

Because of the nature of the Program in terms of its size, scope and coverage, the government felt the need for the technical assistance (TA) at both the national and sub-national levels for the successful operation of the Programmme. Accordingly, the Policy and Programme Support Facility (PPSF) has been established to extend technical assistance to the Program as envisioned in the Program Document and Joint Financing Arrangement (JFA). Under PPSF, the technical assistance to LGCDP II is managed through central level Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) and Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) in each of the six cluster offices of LGCDP II where thematic specialists, District Governance Experts (DGE) and Urban Governance Experts (UGE) are stationed.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

The GIS Specialist will be supporting the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) to achieve LGCDP II goals, purpose, outcomes and outputs.The Specialist will work under the daily supervision of the concerned Outcome Coordinator and will provide the NPM and Outcome Coordinators with technical assistance and advice. He/she will be ultimately accountable to the NPD.The Specialist will work closely with all Outcome Coordinators. S/he will be expected to collaborate with the all of the Technical Specialists.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

With respect to general programmatic responsibilities, the GIS Specialist will be expected to:

Participate in PCU meetings;
Participate in drawing up the Annual Strategic Implementation Plan (ASIP) and the Annual Monitoring & Evaluation Plan (AMEP);
Assist in periodically reviewing overall LGCDP II progress;
Assist in drafting LGCDP II’s regular narrative progress reports;
Assist in organizing bi-monthly output group meetings;
Support PCU in completing timely meeting minutes and following up on agreed actions;
Follow up on the implementation of GIS-related activities in coordination with the RCUs.

In terms of specific technical responsibilities, the GIS Specialist will be expected to:

Take lead role to provide policy and programmatic advice to MoFALD regarding all GIS issues ;
Provide technical support and input for the implementation of GIS-related activities undertaken through LGCDP II;
Provide backstopping support and technical guidance to the RCUs, DGEs/UGEs and ICT volunteers (at the local level) with respect to any GIS activities promoted by LGCDP II;
Assist in drafting terms of reference for any LGCDP II activities and consultancies related to GIS issues;
Work closely with the PCU’s RBM and ICT Specialists to establish data collection/analysis, reporting and management information systems;
Update and maintain MoFALD’s GIS;
Assist in mapping the results of baseline/update and citizen perception surveys;
Assist in updating the mapping of social mobilisation activities and grant support outputs/activities in LBs;
Assist in updating resource, DAG, poverty and other maps.

In terms of capacity development, the GIS Specialist will be expected to:

Meet regularly with Outcome Coordinators for all Outcomes to brief them on GIS mapping activities;
Meet regularly with Outcome Coordinators for all Outcomes to discuss future activities and orientations in order to identify potential uses of GIS;
Ensure that Outcome Coordinators are provided with relevant GIS maps;
Assist in identifying capacity development activities for MoFALD officials in the area of GIS;
Assist and participate in capacity development activities GIS for MoFALD and local body officials;
Assist in identifying capacity development needs of PCU and RCU's TA staff on GIS;
Assist in the design and implementation of a mandatory GIS training courses for local bodies;
Assist in the introduction of GIS as a decision-making tool in local decision-making structures (e.g. councils, committees, etc.).

Competencies

Promotes sharing of knowledge and experience, and actively works towards continued personal learning and development;
Good practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of projects;
Builds strong relationships with all partners, focuses on impact and results and responds positively to critical feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Master's degree in ICT, Civil Engineer, Geography, management or related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience of GIS in Nepal;
Experience of delivering high quality reports;
Experience of working in a national, government-managed, programme would be an advantage.

Language:

Fluent command of spoken and written Nepali and English;