Vacancy Announcement
no. 001/2013
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Post Title
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National Geographic Information
System (GIS) Officer, Kenya
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Duty station:
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Nairobi
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Duration:
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Initial probation of 3 months followed by 24 months with possible extension depending on available funding
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Start Date:
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ASAP
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Reporting to:
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Assistant FAO Representative for programme
implementation and the FAO Representative
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Job
Role, Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the FAO
Representative in Kenya and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO
Representative for programme implementation the overall responsibility of the
National GIS Officer will support coordination through the provision of
information products and services, and contribute to the creation of a common
framework for information management within the Agriculture and Livestock
sectors. The GIS unit is a service oriented unit ensuring the programme
implementation teams have access to the best, most timely and reliable
information products possible.
The GIS
Officer will supervise development planning and GIS processes (coordination,
data collection and system management) in support to all ongoing projects and
will also be held responsible for design, development and Implementation of Web
Based GIS Applications. The following are the duties and responsibilities:
Key
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the management of the GIS team
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Responsible for the engagement in government
lead coordination mechanisms and the provision of technical GIS support to all
FAO projects
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Responsible for the development of management
systems for key data sets (currently including: early warning, livestock
movement / disease and market prices but likely to increase)
Key Activities:
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In
collaboration with the government and partners, collect data and maintain a
data base on who is doing what where in the agricultural sector;
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Based on
the above data compile quarterly maps;
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Provide
technical training on GIS to government and development partners when
requested;
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Represent
FAO in Agriculture Sector Working Group Meetings and participate in other
sector working groups to identify information needs for spatial analysis
and products and
provide technical support;
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Support a
review of the system for collecting data in the bi-annual food security
assessments, support the mapping of migration routes as well as food security
trends and participate in assessments
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In
collaboration with the NDMA support the development of a digitised data
collection system for early warning information
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In
collaboration with the NDMA support the development / population of a central
repository for Food Security information.
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Provide
technical support to the Department of Veterinary Services on the management
and roll out of the digital pen system;
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Provide
leadership in development and piloting of other mobile phone and/or internet
based data gathering and mapping technologies;
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Contribute
to the development and implementation of web-based GIS application for use in
M&E and or needs assessment;
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Leverage
the provision of information to communities using ICT platforms (SMS, Local FM
stations, and other innovative methodologies);
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Work with a national GIS Assistant;
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Develop
and manage agreements (both contracts and letters of agreements) with
contractors and service providers
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Perform
any other duties as may be requested by the FAO Representative and/or Programme
Coordinator
Qualifications and experience:
The
candidate should hold a degree in GIS, Data Management or a related field. The
candidate should have at least ten years’ experience in development and
management of GIS data, and should have experience in providing training on
GIS. Experience in planning and monitoring of development/emergency programmes
would be a significant benefit.
FAO is an equal opportunity employer;
qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Acknowledgements will only be sent to applicants in whom FAO has a
further interest.
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications may send their application letter, and a detailed CV clearly
marked ; National Geographic Information System
(GIS) Officer; STRICTLY BY EMAIL not later than 7th February 2013 addressed to:
Office of the FAO Representative in Kenya
FAO Representation in Kenya
United Nations Office at Nairobi
Block P, Level 3
Gigiri
PO Box 30470,
00100
Nairobi Kenya
E-mail : vacancy-Kenya@fao.org
ONLY EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED