WFP Rome – EMEP – GIS Data Analyst G5

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We are seeking to fill the position of GIS Data Analyst G5, based in the Emergency Operations Division of our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Please note that this vacancy announcement is being issued internally and externally.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Emergencies Operations Division (EME) is responsible for enhancing the World Food Programme’s (WFP) preparedness and response capacity in emergencies, including early warning, preparedness planning, crisis support and information management. The Geospatial Support Unit within EME gathers data from different sources and updates geo-referenced information to ensure that WFP can create and use detailed maps including advanced spatial analyses for areas of WFP’s interest, especially in support of humanitarian emergencies. The Geospatial Support Unit is the data owner of the corporate master location data that is used for the Geographical Enterprise Foundational Service (GEFS), a collection of administrative areas, populated places and WFP points of interests that are used as a geographic reference for all WFP corporate information systems.

JOB PURPOSE

The GIS Data Assistant will report to GIS Developer lead and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, maintenance, and integration of the corporate geospatial master location data. The primary responsibility will be to update and validate the data using the latest sources and adhere to the approved UN standards for geospatial information. The selected incumbent will be involved in the following duties, including but not limited to: data gathering, analysis, and reporting in specific systems/software, extracting and verifying data accurately from different sources, contributing ideas for improvement, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to collect/share information as well respond to routine queries and provide technical support/guidance when necessary, verifying completeness/conformity of data/documentation submitted to identify discrepancy/missing information. The GIS Data Assistant will be expected to be a team player within a small team with the ability to produce timely, accurate, and organized work while demonstrating good attention to detail, proactiveness, client orientation, and communication skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

1. Maintenance of the EME geospatial database for administrative boundaries, cities, and points of interests that feeds into WFP’s GeoCore for Location Master Data.

2. Ensure the application of Quality/Control/Quality Assurance standards defined by WFP Data Governance Framework.

3. As part of the broader team, contribute to the process improvement mechanisms to update and improve EME Geospatial database with inputs from WFP Location Resolution Tool.

4. Liaise with WFP Country Offices (CO) and Regional Bureaux (RBx) focal points to ensure the most relevant data is integrated into EME geospatial database.

5. Provide support to other WFP EME geospatial data editing workflows that follows the standard operating procedures and data quality standards for the location master data.

6. Assist with geospatial data acquisition and geospatial data cleansing.

7. Assist with maintaining an inventory of organizational requirements, reports, and communication related to administrative boundaries in close coordination with relevant counterparts at the UN Secretariat SALB (Second Administrative Level Boundaries) methodologies.

8. Undertake missions in support of RBx and COs as needed.

9. Perform any other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC POST REQUIREMENTS (As required by the Hiring Manager)

Essential:

• Experience in geospatial data management using ESRI technology including basic mapping and geospatial analysis.

• Demonstrated experience in geospatial data editing using topology rules.

• Experience monitoring, analyzing, and reporting data.

• Good communication, database management, analytical, and attention to detail skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of open-source GIS software (QGIS).

• Knowledge and experience using ArcGIS online/enterprise.

• Knowledge of the Arc GIS Pro suite, especially of data editing tools.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education.

Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience.

Language: Working knowledge (proficiency/FAO level C) of English.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in geospatial information analysis data visualization, information management, information technology or related area is required.

• Demonstrated experience in geospatial data editing using topology rules required.

Please note that only applications submitted in English via the WFP Career website will be considered.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR as outlined in the Generic Job Profile 'GIS Data Analyst G5’ apply

Leads by Example with Integrity:

• Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards: Demonstrates the WFP values, principles and standards

• Respects others and values diversity: Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language

• Stays focused and calm under pressure: Stays focused and calm when under pressure

• Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn: Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments:

• Delivers results for maximum impact: Is accountable for the delivery of results

• Delegates appropriately: Seeks guidance and support where needed

• Adapts readily to change: Adapts readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative:

• Is inclusive and collaborative: Promotes teamwork by sharing ideas and openly raising issues

• Gives timely and constructive feedback: Gives timely and constructive feedback to others

• Builds and shares new perspectives: Listens attentively to others and shares views

Applies Strategic Thinking:

• Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision: Embraces WFP’s vision and how it impacts their role

• Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things: Shows curiosity and implements new ways of doing things when relevant

• Analyses and evaluates data: Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team activities

• Considers the impact of decisions: Asks questions to understand the impact of decisions for their objectives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships:

• Builds partnerships: Acts professionally with external partners

• Collaborates to deliver common objectives: Works together with partners to deliver common goals

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit http://www.wfp.org and click on: ‘Our work’ and ‘Countries’ to learn more about WFP’s operations.

Applicants must be:

• Italian nationals holding a valid passport and/or identity card.

• EU citizens holding a valid passport and/or identity card; AND with confirmed registration from the Italian police authorities or Registrar’s Office (Anagrafe).

• Non-EU citizens holding a valid Italian Resident Permit ie. Permesso di Soggiorno. (renewal slips will not be accepted).

• Reside within commuting distance (100-kilometer radius or distance that can be covered within 1.5 hours by car or public transport under average conditions of traffic, weather, and roads) to the office location at the duty station (Via Cesare Giulio Viola, 68/70, 00148 Roma RM), at the time of the application.

For more information on Italian protocol requirements, please refer to: http://www.poliziadistato.it/arcolo/10930/

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 August 2023

Ref. VA No. 828713

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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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