UNDP Jobs - 107267- GIS and Data Analysis Officer

GIS and Data Analysis Officer

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

NPSA (Short-Term)

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

21-Jul-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NPSA-8

Duration of Initial Contract :

until 09/30/2022

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in significant loss of life, devastating destruction of infrastructure and unprecedented displacement internally and towards neighbouring countries.

To preserve development gains in Ukraine as fully as possible, mitigating risks of descent into protracted crisis, embedding activities for early recovery from the onset of the humanitarian effort, and facilitating swift return to pathways and processes for national attainment of the SDGs.

To inform UNDP’s Resilience Building and Recovery Programme implementation and to provide technical assistance to government counterparts, UNDP Ukraine established a dedicated Decision Support Unit (DSU) to coordinate assessments, internally and in collaboration with partners externally. The unit will explore the most efficient and cost-effective damage assessment methodology; consolidate, Synthesize and share knowledge generated from assessments; build national capacity on damage assessment; and establish an internal one-stop-shop for assessments, and related information e.g., Oblast profiles. The objectives of the establishment of this unit are:

1. Provide knowledge management support to UNDP including consolidation, update and storage of evidence and indicators to inform UNDP’s planning, implementation and advocacy efforts.

2. Capacity development: Support mandated government counterparts on damage assessment methodologies, including but not limited to the use of satellite imagery and remote sensing.

3. Information repository/ Portal: Collate and archive relevant baseline and assessments, and work with partners to identify and address the information gaps in preparation for the post-conflict needs assessments.

Based on the above, UNDP Ukraine is seeking a qualified Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Analysis Officer, who will join the Decision Support Unit and under the overall supervision of the Project Manager will work on providing actionable analysis for UNDP Ukraine and national partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following key tasks:

Assessment and Planning

Identification of available GIS data.
Proactively identify data needs in support of UNDP’s programmatic priorities.
In coordination with the project team, co-construct qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring GIS requirements of research cycle/assessment are met.

Data Collection

Source, collect relevant datasets and establish connections with relevant organizations as necessary.
When relevant, ensure that collected data is geo-referenced, enabling the production of maps and related products.

Data Management & Analysis

Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with global best practice Data Management Guidelines
Ensure that data is revised and cleaned and that all revisions are recorded.
Ensure spatial analysis is conducted on collected data for timely dissemination
Keep relevant reporting documents and internal UNDP pages updated within his/her area of responsibility.

GIS Products (Including maps and web products)

Develop maps, dashboards and visualization according to the needs of UNDP Ukraine.
Ensures that the produced maps meet the requirements of UNDP and concerned partners.
Ensure regular communication is maintained with project team on progress and deadlines for GIS products.

Organize and participate in relevant meetings, and prepare presentations and briefings.
Provide other consultations to the UNDP Ukraine upon request.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment:

Workplan developed and approved by UNDP (including visualization needs, analytical products, digital solutions, dashboards, and any requirements)
Available GIS data collected data and properly structured and stored with metadata and data gaps identified.
At least 8 quality maps, static and dynamic, GIS and visual products developed, monthly according to the agreed work plan and UNDP Ukraine priority areas to support resource mobilization, planning, communications, and advocacy efforts.
Debris management and damage assessment analysis conducted, and visual products produced.
Remote sensing analysis is used for damage assessment and other small-scale analyses.
Final report including Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), documentation, and templates for GIS products.

Competencies

*Core*
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

*Cross-Functional & Technical competencies*
*Thematic Area*	*Name*	*Definition*
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Business Management	Partnerships Management	Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Business Direction and strategy	Strategic Thinking	Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions
Business Direction and strategy	Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources
Business Management	Digital Awareness and Literacy	Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Business Direction and strategy	System Thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Management	Working with Evidence and Data	Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Education Requirements:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Informatics, Data Analysis or related fields. Bachelor’s Degree with two years of progressively responsible relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.

Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• Relevant experience in Geographic Information Systems, spatial data management (including databases use and development), environmental and natural resource management, including monitoring and interpreting data for reporting would be an asset.

• Alternatively, if in possession of Bachelor’s degree, minimum 2 years of such relevant experience is required.

• Experience of working with data analysis for programme or policy development with/for international development organizations and/or national public sector institutions is a strong asset.

• Experience of working with GIS software products e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS, for mapping and spatial analysis, including the development of (open source) geodatabases and sharing GIS products via cloud-based platforms is a strong asset.

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of office software packages, ArcGIS, QGIS

Desired Skills:

• Excellent Data analysis and visualization skills

• Analytical and system thinking

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Ability to set priorities and meet specific objectives.

• Excellent team and networking skills.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Languages Required:

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

1. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.

2. A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.

Application Instructions:

Click on the "Apply now" button.
Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Please submit CV or a fully completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (P-11). When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors.
The UNDP Personal History Form can be downloaded at link. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 21 JUNE 2022
UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.