GIS Specialist At CTG

CTG overview:

• CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements. In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.

Overview of position:

• Our client is seeking to recruit a highly qualified local consultant with good experience in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to develop GIS maps of different cities in Yemen, under the supervision of our clients Sana’a office.

Role objectives:

• Develop maps for specific proposed sectoral projects that our client plans to implement in the cities in different cities in Yemen.
• Illustrate potential integration of these projects with existing sectoral structure in these cities, namely inroads transport, WASH, energy, health, education & municipal services.
• Carry out the quality analysis of satellite data with a view on their usefulness in the context of our clients planned interventions & other spatial analysis on GIS data.
• Contribute to the updating of maps on IFAD’s environment & climate website.
• Develop at least one knowledge product on the use of GIS & earth observation for projects planning & integration.
• Establish working relationships with the clients requesting GIS data & members of the assigned team.
• Provide innovative tools for presentations related to project management.
• Organize common data sets to be made available to GIS users in IFAD.
• Provide methodologies to improve geographic data flow in our clients office in Yemen.
• Support any other GIS related activities as required.

The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• Map products to be used & shared in raw & light format for cities, map products to be shared with our clients Amman Hub & other partners for programming, knowledge management, or communications purposes.
• Any other outputs as required.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (or related area) is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant GIS software & technology work experience is required.
• Strong practical & technical experience in using & developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required.
• Full domain of English & Arabic is required.
• Good experience in using ArcGIS.
• Experience in geographic database management is an advantage.
• Good skills for map production & presentation is essential.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner.
• Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management:

• This role has no team managment responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.