Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Advisor, the GIS Senior Analyst will support the development and strategic. The incumbent will also be responsible for the management of geographic information systems for evidence generation and in support of operations as well as the design and / or preparation of geographic representation of spatial and non- spatial data. The GIS Senior Analyst will create and maintain mapping applications, conduct advanced spatial analysis, develop, and maintain self-service tools, automate processes, and manage spatial and non-spatial data management. The role include creating and managing large databases from both primary and secondary data sources as well as advanced data analytics, generation of information products and presentation of findings. The incumbent must also manage resources, train and coordinate with staff from the unit and other stakeholders regarding GIS issues, geospatial analysis and thematic mapping.
Functional Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Project Delivery and Performance
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Monitoring and Reporting
Capacity Strengthening, Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
Project Delivery and Performance:
Deliver GIS mapping capabilities and intuitive data visualizations (both static and interactive) in accordance with UNOPS established standards;
Create and produce digital maps, graphics, and geospatial data outputs in standardized formats such as shapefiles, geographic databases and other formats usable in GIS and spatial analysis;
Identify, organise and maintain relevant geospatial data of varied standards and formats including but not limited to Earth observation satellites, probabilistic models and primary data;
Conduct spatial data analysis on climate, livelihoods, food security, poverty and nutrition according to cartographic standards;
Extract key features from remote sensing products and analyse them using GIS and image processing tools, standardizing data from various sources into unified database formats;
Support initiatives by providing relevant maps, visual products, and dashboards as needed.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with various team members to understand requirements, share geospatial content, and produce multi-disciplinary analyses to enhance the understanding of poverty, understand vulnerability better;
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with various partners.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Develop and continuously update a geo-referenced database in compliance with UNOPS’ corporate spatial data infrastructure standards;
Prepare a range of information products (reports, infographics,Presentations, dashboards etc) from GIS spatial analysis as required.
Capacity Strengthening, Knowledge Sharing and Innovation:
Responsible for creating, maintaining countrywide knowledge and capacity transfer in GIS and related tools;
Facilitate knowledge sharing within internal teams and across partners ensuring the integration of best practices and lessons learned in food security, nutrition, climate and livelihoods analysis;
Dissemination of GIS analysis and mapping products.
Education/Experience/Language requirements :
Education:
An advance university degree (Master's Degree) in GIS, Geography, Geomatics or a related field is required.
A first level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree), preferably in the above professional fields, with two (2) additional years of relevant experience, could be considered in lieu of the Master's Degree.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in GIS, data analysis and remote sensing is required.
Extensive knowledge of geospatial analysis, cartography, cartographic and GIS concepts, database management, and production/development of products in easy-to-read, actionable formats for decision making is required.
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS pro/ desktop, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, QGIS and remote sensing software for satellite image processing is required.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.
Advanced knowledge of satellite image processing and land dynamics classification/assessment is desirable.
Knowledge of information management and data visualization is an advantage.
Experience in working in development or humanitarian projects is highly desirable.
Experience working with the UN or international organizations is highly desirable.
