Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 07 Jul 2015
VACANCY NO.: Job ID 3021
CLOSING DATE: 7 July 2015 (5.00 p.m. New York time)
POST TITLE: Technical Specialist, Census Cartography/Mapping and Geographic
Information System (GIS)
CATEGORY: ICS-10 (equivalent to P-4)
POST NUMBER: 102476
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable)[i]
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
****BACKGROUND INFORMATION:****
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has so far conducted three Population and Housing Censuses (PHC). The first census was conducted in May 1984 and the second and third were conducted in October 1994 and May/November 2007, respectively. The Country has also conducted an Inter-Censal Survey in 2012 and the fourth census is planned to be carried out in 2017, keeping the ten year period interval after the third census. Results of this PHC, like the three previous censuses, will be used as inputs for development planning aimed at raising the standard of living of the Ethiopian population, promoting good governance and maintaining equity and equality among all citizens as well as for monitoring and evaluation of different development programs.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly with UN agencies and other Development Partners is supporting the Government of Ethiopia in conducting this census to enable national technical and management capacities in the country to plan and implement a high quality PHC in accordance with scientifically established and internationally recognized standards and procedures.
The Government will demonstrate a high political as well as financial commitment to the census. With support from UNFPA and Development Partners, a number of initiatives will be implemented to ensure a quality, participatory and inclusive census. The success of the census will thus hinge on the mutual commitment by both the Government and the international community. The donor community recognizes the importance of this exercise and financial commitments will be mobilized towards the funding of the PHC. With the commitment of other Development Partners, a multi-donor fund for the Census will be established, managed and led by UNFPA, to which donors can contribute, based on an agreed framework, priorities and budget lines. At the request of donor countries, UNFPA will set up a Donor Forum for reporting, sharing information and consultation with donors on the Population and Housing Census.
****ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:****
The Census Cartography/Mapping and GIS Specialist will be based at the Central Statistical Office (CSA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the overall guidance of the Census Chief Technical Adviser (CTA), he/she will assist in the development of pre- and post-census computer mapping and GIS capabilities at the CSA. The Census Cartography/Mapping and GIS Specialist will work with the Director General of the CSA, the Director of the Division of Census Cartography/Census Cartography Commission, and in close collaboration and coordination with the CSA technical staff and other international personnel attached to the Census project, to ensure the full implementation of the pre-census EA field mapping, the digitizing of the field returns (updated topographic maps and satellite imagery) and post-enumeration development of GIS analysis/dissemination.
****MAIN ACTIVITIES / EXPECTED RESULTS****
Specifically, he/she will be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
- Determine the scope of mapping/GIS activities for the pre-enumeration, enumeration and post-enumeration phases and devise a progressive work plan;
- Estimate personnel and capacity building needs for cartographic fieldwork and office preparations. Engage in local technical training of CSA cartographic office staff and field staff and undertake Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the cartographic fieldwork to demarcate an EA frame;
- Advise on the acquisition of satellite imagery and data-sets from different sources;
- Assist with data conversion, including digitizing, scanning, editing and integration of GPS-derived field maps;
- Assist in recommending appropriate training institutions and arranging advanced overseas training for CSA staff. Provide feedback and technical recommendations to the Census CTA;
- Advise on geo-database design and initiate quality control measures to ensure the databases conform to defined accuracy standards. Ensure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures are established and understood by members of the Directorate of Census Cartography;
- Advise on the management and geographic analysis of the census data and the preparation of publication maps and graphs, and devise a plan for the dissemination of geographic Census databases;
- Ensure that geo-spatial data used is current, consistent and accurate, and advise on the long-term operation of the CSA geo-databases;
- Formulate short and long-term development plans for the Directorate of Census Cartography at CSA, including capacity building for the national staff;
- Coordinate the systematic geo-coding, reproduction and archiving of census EA maps, and ensure that the Census geo-database produces analytical products;
- Provide technical support in ArcIMS (Arc Server) development and maintenance, as well as application and system performance;
- Monitor and evaluate progress and challenges of cartographic/GIS activities of the 2017 PHC, including documenting lessons learned;
- Prepare and submit monthly progress reports on the cartographic/GIS activities of 2017 PHC activities to CSA and UNFPA;
- Participate in the elaboration of the census administrative and management report
- Undertake any other duties relevant to the 2017 PHC as may be required by the CSA Director General, the Census Director, the Director of Census Cartography/GIS, and the Census CTA in consultation with the UNFPA Representative.
****Required Competencies:****
- Values: Exemplifying integrity, demonstrating commitment to UNFPA andthe UN system, embracing cultural diversity and embracing change;
- Core Competencies: Achieving results, being accountable, developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, thinking analytically and strategically, working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, communicating for impact;
- Required Skillset:
- Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- Advance degree in Cartography, Geo-Informatics / GIS from a recognised institution, or relevant combination of education, and at least five years of experience in the appropriate area;
- At least 7 years professional experience in the field of census cartography/mapping, particularly in designing and costing and implementing census cartography strategies in at least one developing countries;
- Advanced knowledge of automated cartography, census mapping using GPS, mobile mapping systems and geo-database modelling;
- Advanced knowledge in the use of ArcGIS 9.3 and Version 10, ArcIMS (Arc Server), ArcPad, MS Project and MS Office software;
- Good knowledge of the challenging situations of developing countries in relation to internal migration, urbanization and lack of clear borderlines between geographic areas, etc.
- Proven experience in planning and implementation of field mapping logistics, and technical capacity building / training in developing countries;
- Experience in leading teams in a complex multi-cultural environment is desirable;
- Fluent spoken and written English is essential.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
[i] No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5
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