Job Description
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements.
It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go…
GIS Expert
The GIS Expert will be responsible for:
Support the Best Practices Report on housing and settlement solutions for Bosasso a.
Support the Mapping and Site Assessments of previous shelter and housing initiatives for IDPs in BossasoProposing a selection of representative settlements and past projects in collaboration with the Municipality and UN-HabitatCreating a list and basic map (applicable in Google Earth) of previous shelter and housing projects for IDPs in Bossaso b.
Surveys / Data Collection Conducting site assessments and post-project surveys, which include:Surveys: Recording GPS coordinates and site boundaries (for map production)Household interviews: Support the Municipal M&E Team in conducting on-site interviews with former shelter and housing beneficiaries using UN-Habitat-provided questionnairesDocumentation and Reporting Take photo documentation and record GPS coordinates of project sites and housing typologies within the shelters and the surrounding environmentMeasuring basic external dimensions of housing units and plot sizesDrafting basic floor plans to document housing typologies: Creating simple drawings in AutoCAD for each housing typology or project type, including basic external dimensionsDevelop a GPS map that lists both former and current project sites, complete with their corresponding GPS coordinatesGenerating a comprehensive project list in Excel containing: Qualifications/special skills
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering either GIS, land surveying, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field is required.Minimum of two years of professional experience in housing, building construction, or related fields is requiredProven experience in the construction sector, including developing AutoCAD drawings and site plans is an added advantage Familiarity with the local context in Bosasso is desirableAbility to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government counterparts and NGOs is an added advantage