Geospatial Information Officer

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) based in Dakar. CNMC was established by the United Nations to facilitate the implementation of the 10 October 2002 decision of the International Court of Justice on the Cameroon-Nigeria boundary dispute. The mandate of the Commission includes supporting the demarcation of the land boundary and the delineation of the maritime boundary, facilitating the withdrawal and transfer of authority in the Lake Chad area, along the land boundary and in the Bakassi peninsula, addressing the situation of affected populations and making recommendations on confidence-building measures.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the CNMC Program Manager, the incumbent will, within assigned authority, be responsible for the following tasks:

•  Coordinates the timely preparation, maintenance, and provision of geospatial information and maps in support of the CNMC’s operations; Oversees the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of geospatial data; Supervises geospatial/terrain analysis studies and situation on the boarders’ operations; Develops, monitors and ensures quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures on all products generated and disseminated by the CNMC, including geospatial data and maps.
•  Product CNMC mapping standards including Image map and Topographic Line Mapping (TLM) at 50K, 500K, and 1500K.
•  Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
•  Conduct technical assessment and identification of the most suitable free satellite imagery, and methodological approaches to support the project’s needs.
•  Provide technical assistance in satellite image pre-processing, including mosaicking, enhancement, stacking, atmospheric corrections, and object-based image analysis (OBIA) for segmentation and classification.
•  Provide support to CNMC counterparts, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and the host nation on the collection and sharing of geospatial data; Undertakes the timely exchange of geospatial information between the CNMC and the Cartographic unit of the Department of Field Support;
•  Undertakes day-to-day geospatial operation matters between the CNMC and the Geospatial Information Section of the UN Global Service Centre (UNGSC).
•  Prepare technical and scientific reports, papers, and guidelines describing the activities, results, conclusions, and recommendations on the process and results.
•  Develop and conduct geospatial information training and education programs for CNMC staff and/or experts. eX1GKDc B2k4es
•  Participate in mission field work as required.
•  Perform any other tasks required.

Competencies

•  Professionalism: Advanced technical qualifications and broad knowledge of geographic information and its related matters; recognized expertise in GIS; ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy, and operational objectives; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand geographic information applications for field operations such as UN peacekeeping operations and mapping in general. Solid knowledge in Topographic Line mapping at different scale. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
•  Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts per final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• •  Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
  •  Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Proficiency in the use of computers and working knowledge of software in particular; ArcGIS Pro and its extensions, ERDAS Imagine, ArcSDE, and database.

  Education

  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Geospatial Information Science, Geography, Geomatics, or other disciplines that involve geospatial information-related programs. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced university degree.

  Job - Specific Qualification

  Not available.

  Work Experience

  A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of geospatial information (e.g. geospatial information applications, Environmental Sciences, geospatial database management, geospatial/terrain analysis, cartography and image processing, GPS and surveying) or related fields is required. Proficiency in using professional software ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, or ENVI with solid experience in creating TLM maps is required. At least 2 years of experience in the field of free satellite images (Landsat, Sentinel, etc.) using adequate processing software is required. 2 years of experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and extensions for TLM production (Data Reviewer, Defense Mapping, Production Mapping, Spatial Analyst, Automating Topographic Data, and Map Production) is required

  Languages

  English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English or French languages is required.

  Assessment

  Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice

  •  This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2024. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
  •  While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
  •  Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
  •  This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
  •  Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
  •  Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations

  According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

  No Fee

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