Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The position is based in Nicosia. The Geospatial Information Officer reports to the Chief of Field Technology Section (FTof UNFICYP or his/her designate.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Field Technology Section (FT, and in consultation with the substantive components of the mission and the Senior Management Group, the incumbent will: • Be responsible for the timely preparation, maintenance and provision of geographic information, satellite imagery and maps, both physical and digital, in support of the mission’s operations. • Leads the development of geographic information and mapping applications including webbased applications; oversees the design and development of the UNFICYP GIS website. • Coordinates and oversees the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of geographic data. • Conducts geographic/terrain analysis studies and prediction of the effects of terrain, weather and situation on the mission’s operations, through image processing. • Implements quality assurance/quality control (QA/Qprocedures on all products generated and disseminated by the Section, including geographic data and maps. • Coordinates with UNFICYP counterparts in the military, UN Police and Civil Affairs on their requirements; collecting, sharing and presenting geospatial data. • Liaises with the GIS Section in Brindisi on geospatial data management, visualization and application support. • Leads the geospatial data, visualization and application development on Mission side for the Situational Awareness Tool Unite Aware (Uand supports all aspects of the UA application, both on desktop and mobile devices. • Supports and advises the Mission and its established working groups on Unite Aware related geospatial data, visualization and application processes and compose, file and monitor relevant change management requests • Provides input and conducts geographic information training and education programmes for staff in the mission, including Unite Aware. Participates in mission fieldwork and survey as required. • Designs, implements and maintains the mission’s geographic database system as well as other geographic information systems and associated services, ensuring appropriate data security and access controls. • In coordination with GIS Section at UNGSC Brindisi, designs, implements and maintains the mission’s geographic information infrastructure including servers and network, largeformat plotters and scanners, printers and mobile devices. • Coordinates and conducts user needs assessment, feasibility studies, systems analysis, design and implementation of technological solutions, together with user documentation to support the mission’s operations. • Plans and prepares all GISrelated budget requirements, requisitions and technical evaluations. • Works in collaboration with the UNFICYP military Force Cartographers. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Advanced technical qualifications and broad knowledge of geographic information and its related matters; recognized expert in the field; knowledge of base mapping, geographic information system design and implementation, geographic database design and development, web technologies and project management tools; indepth knowledge of the latest technological developments in geographic information, image processing, Global Positioning System (GPand web applications; ability to integrate knowledge with the Organization’s broader strategic, policy and operational objectives; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand geographic information applications for field operations such as UN peace operations and mapping in general; ability to establish priorities, direct others in the execution of the programme and ensure timely delivery of results; ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment. Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to geographic information and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalenin Cartography, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GI, Computer Sciences and/or related fields is required. A firstlevel university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

JobSpecific Qualification

A valid light vehicle Drivers’ License is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in geographic information (e.g. geographic information applications, geographic database management, geographic/terrain analysis, cartography and mapping, image processing, GPS and surveyinor information technology (Ior related fields is required. Practical experience of the following GIS software is required: ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro and all extensions. Work experience with UN field operations is desirable. Management experience in a technical environment and field experience are desirable. Practical knowledge of working with Situational Awareness Tools like Unite Aware is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview. Applicants that have successfully passed the first assessment exercise and are invited for interview may be requested to present a sample of their geospatial product prior to the interview.

Special Notice

This is a recruit from roster (Rfposition. It is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on preapproved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station specified in the Job Opening. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a nonsmoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the SecretaryGeneral, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 2 (. Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira accountholder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York timon the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAININ. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.