Programme Policy Analyst (GIS/Remote Sensing) – SC6 – Damascus

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for all applications is 21 August 2023 at 11:59 (Syria time).

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

CONTEXT

Syria has been in an ongoing crisis for the past 12 years, which has had a major impact on the population and infrastructure. In recent years, the country has experienced the effects of a series of global and local events, including the Lebanon financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian-Ukrainian war, a Cholera outbreak, the Earthquake of February 2023, and various climatological events such as droughts, wildfires, and flash floods. In an unstable and constantly changing setting, it is essential for the WFP to possess the necessary systems, tools, and technologies to promptly and accurately address each emerging circumstance. Every event occurs within a specific location, signifying that the geographical aspect serves as the common thread connecting all the diverse elements for effective planning and well-informed decision-making. As the political situation in Syria and the region is changing, there is an increased need for an early recovery response approach that can provide sustainable development and food security to the vulnerable population. In the planning process of these strategies, it is important to incorporate geographical targeting, anticipatory action methodologies, trend analysis of natural shocks, and other elements through a geographical lens.

During the last three years, WFP Syria CO had invested in its Geospatial capacity. The GIS team, under the supervision of the Head of VAM, supports the whole of Syria Operation with data collection, geospatial analysis and visualizations. At the same time, it provides capacity building activities for WFP and its partners as well as building and fostering collaborations with other GIS entities in Syria and spearheading joint initiatives with them that bring mutual benefits to the organization. Against the background, the Syria Country's Office VAM Section seeks an experienced, resourceful, strategic, and dynamic professional with experience in the Syrian context, who will lead and be in charge of the above-mentioned activities and bring a tangible progress in the areas described above. They should have the necessary expertise to make advances and achieve concrete results in the specified areas.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead GIS sub-unit, the Programme Policy Analyst (GIS Remote Sensing) will be responsible for the following:

1. Support the GIS team in the creation of static maps for the different Units using ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap and QGIS.
2. Support the GIS team in conducting GIS analysis and Remote Sensing analysis related to program design, early warning, emergency preparedness and response or other purposes (e.g. food insecurity, climate, accessibility, livelihoods).
3. Use Python to automate workflows for the update of data and for conducting geospatial analysis.
4. Support the GIS team in designing and implementing capacity building activities such as trainings, workshops and presentations to other UN Agencies and Government line ministries in Syria.
5. Support the GIS team in expanding the usage of the GIS technologies in Syria through posts and targeted events.
6. Support the GIS team in developing Interactive web maps (web GIS) and other applications using ESRI technology (ArcGIS Online).
7. Contribute in the maintenance and the updating of the spatial data infrastructure (SDI) for the storage of geospatial data layers in the country.
8. Perform other duties as required by the supervisor/GIS Officer – VAM Syria CO.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in collecting geospatial and socioeconomic food security data, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, leading survey and multiple assessments in countries including the design, data collection and analysis and reporting findings.

Education:

Secondary School certificate required. University degree in Geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Software Development, or related fields will be considered as an asset.

Language:

Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic languages.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or QGIS software.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, Javascript) for the automation of processes and workflows.
• Knowledge of basic SQL queries such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Willingness to further grow in the area of GIS and further develop skills in data collection, analysis and visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to details; good research and analytical skills, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team; ability to work independently while asking questions and seeking support in a fast-paced environment.
• Core Values: A genuine interest in the humanitarian sector and in WFP's mission; full alignment with humanitarian principles; service-minded; sense of partnership and accountability are strongly valued.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:
  • Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
  • Exact Position Title
  • Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
  • Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
  • Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
• Only short-listed candidates, who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised position, shall be contacted. Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

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As WFP is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive workplace and committed to have a multicultural environment to foster creativity and productivity,
Females and Individuals with Special Needs are strongly encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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