| CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more |
| Overview of position |
The contracted personnel will be required to maintain GIS system integration, Web GIS development, programming in Python, .NET, ArcGIS APIs & SQL Server, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE & ArcGIS Monitor & ensure maximum uptime of the UNMISS geodatabase & web map services. |
| Role objectives |
- Assisting with the development of web mapping services & applications for GIS clients using ESRI or FOSS4G software.
- Utilizing ArcGIS Enterprise, SQL Server, ArcGIS Monitor, ArcSDE, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, system architecture design & technical specifications for web & mobile based products & services.
- Supporting the operation & maintenance of the mission’s GIS servers & its associated web maps, web map applications & its associated web map services.
- Undertaking GIS server administration, which includes installation, configuration, testing, server backup & implementing disaster recovery plans in coordination with the Server Management Unit (SMU); as well as optimizing the availability & responsiveness of various server functions such as geo database, file & web / applications.
- Monitor systems performance & fix GIS server vulnerabilities.
- Create & maintain web map applications & dashboards using web app builder, ArcGIS dashboards, SharePoint Online & power BI dashboards.
- Assist in providing technical support including software, hardware & geodatabase management.
- Archiving mission geographic data & maintaining mission’s geo database system.
- Providing technical support in the administration of desktop workstations including first level troubleshooting, application software installations & updates, as well as the upkeep of peripheral equipment including plotters & scanner.
- Populating GIS data dictionary & implementing appropriate data security & access controls.
- Performing quality control & quality assurance of all GIS data maintained by GIS unit through established QC / QA processes.
- Preparing training materials, tutorials & presentations & undertake cross training by providing training to colleagues to ensure technological awareness & understanding regarding imagery geo processing techniques, methodology & associated capabilities.
- Test & implement specialized techniques & provide expertise in geodatabase design & operational data standardization.
- Integrate innovative solutions, new methods & analytical techniques & present them in workshops, conferences & training courses.
- Maintenance of common as well as mission operational geodatabase, including replication & synchronization.
- Handling requests from iNeed or manual map or access request forms.
- Provide product specific training whenever required.
- Be on call & provide 24 x 7 support to troubleshoot issues or problems when required.
- Perform any other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.
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| Project reporting |
The GIS Support / GIS Developer will be working under direct supervision of Geodatabase Management Unit Supervisor in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. |
| Key competencies |
Standard:
- Degree in the field of GIS, mapping, engineering, environmental, IT or relevant academic qualifications which involves GIS & a strong background in the field of information technology & GIS system administration.
- Must have at least 3 years of extensive & progressively responsible experience in GIS system integration.
- Good knowledge in both proprietary & open source GIS software.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various ESRI & MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio etc) & other IT applications or office technology equipment.
- Designing geodatabase & its related works are required.
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Datastore, Monitor) administration & maintenance are required.
- Have interest in innovation & learning new tools & techniques to support users.
- Knowledge & experience of using GPS & ability to travel for data collection in the field if required.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Advanced:
- Degree in the field of GIS, mapping, engineering, environmental, IT or relevant academic qualifications which involves GIS & a strong background in the field of information technology & GIS system administration.
- Must have at least 5 years of extensive & progressively responsible experience in GIS system integration.
- Advanced knowledge in both proprietary & open source GIS software.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various ESRI & MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio etc) & other IT applications or office technology equipment.
- Designing geodatabase & its related works are required.
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Datastore, Monitor) administration & maintenance are required.
- Experience with SQL Server, the SQL Server Technical Certification is desirable.
- Have interest in innovation & learning new tools & techniques to support users.
- Knowledge & experience of using GPS & ability to travel for data collection in the field if required.
- Excellent skills & experience on business continuity.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Expert:
- Degree in the field of GIS, mapping, engineering, environmental, IT or relevant academic qualifications which involves GIS & a strong background in the field of Information technology & GIS system administration.
- Must have at least 8 years of extensive & progressively responsible experience in GIS system integration.
- Expert knowledge in both proprietary & open source GIS software.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various ESRI & MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio etc) & other IT applications or office technology equipment.
- Designing geodatabase & its related works are required.
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Datastore, Monitor) administration & maintenance are required.
- Experience with SQL Server, the SQL Server Technical Certification is desirable.
- Have interest in innovation & learning new tools & techniques to support users.
- Knowledge & experience of using GPS & ability to travel for data collection in the field if required.
- Excellent skills & experience on business continuity & disaster recovery plans.
- Experience on producing dashboards using Power BI is required.
- Experience in GIS Project Management, foundation certification in ITIL or Prince 2 is desirable.
- Enterprise Geodatabase Administration, Geocortex for ArcGIS & other ESRI certifications are desirable.
- Experience working in South Sudan or UN missions is desirable.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Required competencies:
- Excellent client orientation skills with attention to technical details.
- Strong communication & organizational skills.
- Detail oriented planning & high degree of accuracy & safety.
- Work collaboratively with & supports colleagues / clients to achieve common goals.
- Ability to meet deadlines, set priorities & work independently to complete objectives.
- Ability to work in a multicultural & multi disciplinary environment.
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| Team management |
This role has no team management responsibility. |
| Further information |
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. |