Location:

New Delhi, India
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Geography and Cartography, Information and Communication Technology
Deadline:

30/07/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.

With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.

UNDP India’s new Country Programme (2023-2027) builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios:

Strong, accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs.
Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized.
Climate-smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability.

South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture.

You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first.

The Government of India’s flagship schemes Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and KCC/MISS have become important tools to strengthen the resilience of Indian farmers. The schemes ensure maximum benefits for the farmers by providing financial risk protection against natural calamities and catastrophic events including pests, climate uncertainties and environmental shocks. Apart from providing comprehensive risk coverage for the entire crop cycle, PMFBY also enables direct claim transfer into farmers’ accounts through e-remittance. Additionally, to address agrarian distress, Kisan Credit Card/ Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) was introduced by the Government of India to provide cheap and hassle-free credit for millions of farmers and to ensure continued investment into agriculture to bring in mechanization, modernize agriculture practices and eventually. enhance productivity.

UNDP’s Country Programme Document (2023-2027) intended Outcome 2 states that “By 2027, people will benefit from and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth through higher productivity, competitiveness and diversification in economic activities that create decent work, livelihoods, and income particularly for youth and women”. UNDP leverages its expertise in systems strengthening to support the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare (MoA&FW) through setting up of a Central Program Management Unit (CPMU) for the implementation of PMFBY and KCC, to improve institutional and programme responsiveness, increase coverage and better access among marginalised and excluded farm households, offering innovative measures and support mechanisms for Agri-value chain financing, risk management and reduced crop loss for the rural population in India. The PMU will also focus on providing Capacity Building and Training support to participating state-level government departments involved in PMFBY and KCC and advancing the scheme among new states for improved uptake.

Within the overall framework of UNDP’s ongoing programme with MoA&FW, institutional strengthening support is extended to MNCFC by setting up a TIC (Technology Implementation Cell) which will provide Remote Sensing and Geospatial support to MNCFC for the successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). This will involve carrying out operational activities and R&D activities for using satellite and other collateral data and models and GIS tools for the national crop insurance programme. MNCFC has been assigned with the responsibility of mainstreaming the geospatial technology solutions under PMFBY’s national initiatives i.e. YES-TECH, WINDS and CROPIC and support other tech interventions like a) Smart sampling locations to States, b) Yield dispute resolution, c) Area discrepancy analysis, d) Crop situation assessment etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

The GIS Developer- Technical Implementation Cell will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director, MNCFC. The GIS developer will be responsible for all development and maintenance activities of desktop and web applications related to PMFBY, in addition to creating a visualization and analysis platform for a wide range of data.

Implementation of Technology Solutions

Implementation and monitoring of YES-TECH, WINDS and CROPIC activities.
Supporting the state in Smart Sampling of Crop Cutting Experiments.
Providing technology support to solve various issues of PMFBY, such as Area Discrepancy, Yield Disputes, Prevented/Failed Sowing, Loss characterization, etc.

Support Research & Development and Data Analysis

Coordinating pilot studies being/to be conducted, for various technology-based solutions, like – yield estimation for non-cereal crops, CROPIC etc.
Carry out R&D activities on different aspects of RS and Geospatial Technology use in Crop Insurance.
Analyse Spatial and non-spatial data analysis related to PMFBY and developing technology solutions for implementation.

Ensure proper Documentation.

Preparation of SOPs, Manuals, Protocols and Guidelines for use remote sensing and geospatial technology for Crop Insurance.

Support Capacity Building

Capacity Building of stakeholders in use of RS and Geospatial technology for PMFBY.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Digital & Innovation

Data analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real- Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
Data storytelling and communications: Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.
Agile’ methodologies and practices: Ability to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement. Ability to manage a self-organising cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improvise and quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.
Digital thought leadership: Ongoing research into emerging technologies and digital trends and the applications, risks, and opportunities associated with digital adoption, combined with the ability to communicate this synthesis with a broad audience.

Partnership management

Emerging partnerships: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships

Information Management & Technology

IT Research and Development: Regular following new technologies and technical trends, research the technologies that are applicable and beneficial to the organization and develop the systems

General

Event planning and execution: Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education is required.
A University degree (bachelor’s degree) in Computer Science/GIS / Geomatics / Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing/ or equivalent field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years (with High school diploma) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant demonstrable experience at the national or international level in Spatial data analytics/ handling spatial and non-spatial data for developing GIS based solutions/Remote Sensing data analysis / Crop Yield Modelling/ Drought Assessment, with UN Agencies/ national/ international/ public/ private organization is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Experience in project Management practices and ability to formulate and manage budgets is required.
Experience in capacity for strategic planning, result – based management and reporting is required.
At least 4 years of work experience in Esri’s ArcGIS and associated extensions, and ERDAS IMAGINE; knowledge of other GIS and remote sensing software such as ENVI, QGIS, SNAP, GRASS etc.
In-depth knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS application in Agriculture/Forestry/Agro-Forestry and related field
Experience crop loss modelling or agricultural statistics
Additional 2-3 years of experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ international agencies.
Development and maintenance of Desktop and web-based GIS applications. The GIS Developer is responsible for the implementation of GIS systems and creating spatial data in a variety of formats
Development of spatial visualisation platform/ Web server/ App.
Additional years of experience in developing software solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as Django framework based on python, Python, Open layers/leaflet, React, Angular, JavaScript, etc. languages and PostgreSQL/PostGIS Databases
Customize development of enterprise GIS Servers like Arc GIS / Apollo GIS.
Working knowledge of spatial database handling.
Development of web and/or desktop GIS based applications using open-source technology.
Proficiency in .NET or Java.
Database knowledge – Postgres.
Knowledge and experience with Web Services, Open standards, XML, GML/KML.

Required Language(s)

Fluency in in English and Hindi is required.

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Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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ABSTRACT:

United Nations Development Programme GIS Developer India UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “GIS Developer”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 30-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 15/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of GIS Developer to be based in New Delhi , India. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: GIS Developer

Duty Station: New Delhi , India

Country: India

Application Deadline: 30-Jul-24

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