Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/10/2012
Issued on: 6th March 2012
Deadline for Application:21st March 2012
Position Title: Data Processor
Grade Level: SC-4
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia
Organizational Unit: FAO-SomaliaVacancy Announcement No: FAO/10/2012
Issued on: 6th March 2012
Deadline for Application:21st March 2012
Position Title: Data Processor
Grade Level: SC-4
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia
Duration: 3 Months with possible extension
Eligible Candidates: Kenyan and Somali Nationalities
Anticipated Start Date: 1st April 2012
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia O-I-C and of the Emergency Coordinator and the Programme Coordinator , and the direct supervision of the Information Management Unit Advisor, contributes to efforts that monitor projects outcomes against work plan and targets, including of the Service Providers for the overall FAO Somalia Programmes.
The incumbent performs the following duties:
· Assist
in collecting data and information (namely spatial) on the activities of each
component of the FAO emergency and programme components ;
· Assist
in compiling and analyzing the data for each components of the emergency and
programmes;
· Design
and develop spatial data sets and maps for the units
· Utilize
existing FAO SO assets (spatial and statistical data sets) in SWALIM, FSNAU
(databases, metadata)
· Follow
FAO SO (SWALIM, FSNAU) standards and formats for data and metadata storage
(databases, tools, protocols)
· Liaise
with GIS and Remote Sensing experts in SWALIM and FSNAU as required
· Develop
mapping templates and designs and seek approval from supervisor and reporting
team
· Liaises
with Somali counterparts (local NGOs, Associations, others)
· Design
maps for reporting team in a timely and organized manner
· Maintain
a mapping storage and retrieval system (on shared folders and databases) for
staffs to easily locate output maps to paste into reports
· Perform
other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Diploma level education in related field or compensated by additional years of experience or by specialized training in desktop mapping, GIS, or related field.
Experience: At least two years of experience in thematic mapping applications (ArcView, MapInfo, Idrisi, or other software)
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English; Working knowledge of Somali
IT Skills: Ability to effectively use standard MS Office software, especially experience with database and content management systems.
Competencies:
Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments, good judgment and analytical ability. Ability to manipulate large data sets, and Excellent attention to details. Basic understanding of FAO Procedures.
Travel: Willingness to travel to Somalia and relocate if required
To Apply:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/10/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot – see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/10/2012.
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/10/2012 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Education: Diploma level education in related field or compensated by additional years of experience or by specialized training in desktop mapping, GIS, or related field.
Experience: At least two years of experience in thematic mapping applications (ArcView, MapInfo, Idrisi, or other software)
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English; Working knowledge of Somali
IT Skills: Ability to effectively use standard MS Office software, especially experience with database and content management systems.
Competencies:
Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments, good judgment and analytical ability. Ability to manipulate large data sets, and Excellent attention to details. Basic understanding of FAO Procedures.
Travel: Willingness to travel to Somalia and relocate if required
To Apply:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/10/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot – see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/10/2012.
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/10/2012 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
