Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit http: www.worldbank.org

ITS Vice Presidency Context:

The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7w

Unit Context

The ITS Country Engagement (ITSCE) is a unit within the ITS Operations & Corporate department (ITSOE) that provides state-of-art information and technology applications to support communications with external audiences, donors, member counties and other key stakeholders.  The unit focuses on modernizing the Bank’s digital engagement with the public, external clients, partnerships, and other stakeholders; as well as on managing the Bank’s development data resources and geospatial solutions.  This includes support for the operations and country engagements, and more. We work with our clients to design solutions that help enable client responsiveness, improve organizational effectiveness, and manage risks.  We are committed to delivering business solutions that deliver value for money while continuing to excel at the basics.  We contribute to providing the Bank with an integrated digital platform that connects policies, processes, people, and knowledge across the institution in a holistic and staff-centric manner.

The Geospatial Solutions team within ITSCE is looking for a Geospatial Analyst focused on data analysis, python/JavaScript and geospatial data management.

Duties and Accountabilities:

•This position is responsible for collecting and managing data, creating mapping services, conducting research, performing technical analyses, and coordinating activities and initiatives.

•Creation of web map applications, maps, and reports displaying complex data analyses.

•Research new tools and solutions to develop new and innovative technological applications.

•Research, build and implement new solutions to help with automation or improved workflows.

•Communicate with other members of internal project teams.

•Provides geospatial technical assistance to users.

Selection Criteria

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS or relevant fields with 2 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience working in Spatial Analytics, Geographic information system, Cartography.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•Ability to work effectively within the ArcGIS online environment

•Publish and manage feature services

•Intermediate knowledge of GIS concepts and principles

•Intermediate GIS data modeling and database development skills

•Intermediate knowledge of GIS data formats

•Experience in performing analyses on remotely sensed data

•Experience with mobile applications specifically Esri Survey 123, Collector

•Experience with coding, particularly Python, R, Javascript

•Experience with Google Earth Engine is a strong plus

•Experience in spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., use of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Model Builder, Python scripting, SQL or equivalent)

•Experience in handling publicly available GIS datasets, crowd-sourcing platforms such as Open Street Maps and remote-sensing databases

•Experience using Web AppBuilder; Dashboards, or other development tools will be a plus

•Experience using business modeling tools such as Tableau and PowerBI will be a plus

•Good understanding of predictive modeling and forecasting techniques

•Experience with cloud computing and web development is a plus

•Excellent oral and written communication skills

•Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual

•Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills

Note: “The selected person will be hired on two years renewable Term contract which can be extended based on business needs and performance.”

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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