Vacancy No.: IOMKE/036/12
Position Title: GIS Assistant - Shelter
Classification: Equivalent to G5/1 (based
on the UN Salary Scale for the General Service Staff in Kenya)
Type of Appointment: 6 months special all
inclusive contract, renewable
General Functions
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Kenya Mission with
coordinating function for the Horn of Africa and under the direct supervision
of the Head of Sub-office (HSO) Dadaab, the successful candidate will assist in
the implementation, monitoring and reporting of IOM activities aimed at
supporting integrated response to refugee influx and improving facilities for
the host community through the establishment of a GIS database.
He/She will produce and disseminate various information
classified from a database and be responsible for analyzing baseline and
monitoring data and creating new measurements into IOM work-plans and systems.
Essential Functions
- In
collaboration with project staff, ensure monitoring information is
included in the database.
- Analyze
baseline and monitoring data to determine which further assessments may be
needed.
- Prepare
periodical reports based on the analysis of information collected from
meetings, reports and other sources.
- Assist
in the review of the movement and shelter program’s implementation and
contribute to prepare and formulate reports.
- Design
and coordinate data collection, analyze the results, and present clear
findings to the IOM authorities.
- Oversee
data collection and manage systems to store and analyze data.
- Assist
in developing program strategies and direction by providing relevant
information status.
- Perform
other duties as may be required from time to time.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Completed Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Information
Technology, Mathematics or related field from an accredited academic
institution.
2. At least five years professional work experience in database
development and administration.
3. Proven experience with Geo-database ArchSDE & RDBMS, GIS
mapping analysis and reporting and GPS.
4. Desirable IOM Competencies:-
a. Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous
Learning, Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation,
Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork,
Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization.
b. Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship
situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners,
works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the
broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook and use of
internet research.
6. Excellent command of spoken and written English and Swahili.
Knowledge of Somali is an advantage
Mode of Application: Submit Cover Letter and
CV including daytime telephone and email address to:
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
PO Box 55040-00200 Nairobi
or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int
or hand deliver them to the IOM Sub Office, Dadaab.
Closing Date: 10 May 2012