The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – a related organization of the United Nations – is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. It works to meet the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:
Vacancy Notice No:SVN#NP/02/20
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title: Senior GIS Assistant
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Classification: General Service Staff, Ungraded
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term Ungraded, six months
Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible
Closing Date: May 14, 2020
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
| IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. |
Context:
Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, project guidance and supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing standard support in the daily implementation of the COVID-19 project in Nepal.
The COVID-19 project aims at strengthening the capacity of the government of Nepal for the migrant sensitive preparedness and response towards COVID-19.
In particular, s/he will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular trips to the project sites; verify process of information collection, verify data and report any deviation from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
- Perform data manipulation and cleaning to convert data into its desired form.
- Provide technical support to analyze spatial data gathered through mapping software in COVID-19 project.
- Assist in the designing of digital maps with geographic data and other various data sets.
- Discover patterns and trends of people’s movement through spatial mapping of data.
- Create “shapefiles” to merge topographical data with external data by layering external data over a topographical map.
- Assist in the preparation of project related reports for IOM and donors.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, GIS geographic information systems training and certification, surveying or related discipline from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant work experience; or
- High School degree in above field with six years of relevant work experience.
Experience
- Past experience in project activities tracking, monitoring and reporting;
- Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision;
- Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel, Internet, GIS Programming/ Spatial mapping software;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Attention to detail and ability to organize;
- Self-motivated and objective driven;
- The past experience in public health or migration health related activities would be an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English, Nepali is required.
Required Competencies
Behavioral
- Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
- Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
- Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
- Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
- Creativity and Initiative – Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
- Leadership and Negotiation – Convinces others to share resources Presents goals as shared interests
- Performance Management – Provides constructive feedback to colleagues Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
- Planning and Organizing – Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
- Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
- Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
- Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Only Nepali Nationals will be considered for this position.
How to apply:
Interested Candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, VN number and CV with three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, or email to [email protected] by 14 May 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
