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Date: Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 2:30 AM<br>Subject: [OSGeo-Jobs] Official Job Description for QGIS Job in Kosovo<br>To: <a href="mailto:jobs@lists.osgeo.org">jobs@lists.osgeo.org</a><br><br><br><a href="http://www.unhabitat-kosovo.org/?cid=2,366,390&PHPSESSID=0c13b0052d6bdf24e734ff2c68f90916" target="_blank">http://www.unhabitat-kosovo.org/?cid=2,366,390&PHPSESSID=0c13b0052d6bdf24e734ff2c68f90916</a><br>
<br><h2>GIS Specialist (1 position), Dragash/Dragaš, Kosovo</h2>
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">UN-HABITAT
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">DUTY STATION
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">Kosovo (</span><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">Dragash/Dragaš</span><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">GIS
Specialist (1 position)
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">GRADE
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">P-3
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">DURATION/CONTRACT MODALITY
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">4 months/SSA
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">26th February 2010
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">STARTING DATE
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<p style="margin-left: 2.85pt; text-indent: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Tahoma;" lang="EN-GB">As soon as possible
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<p><b>Background </b><br>
UN-HABITAT has been actively assisting Kosovo institutions in the
fields of governance, spatial planning and municipal administration
since 1999. Currently UN-HABITAT is implementing the second phase of
the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP 2) funded by
the Swedish Government in a selection of municipalities with field
offices based in the secondary cities of Peja/Pec, Prizren,
Gjilan/Gnjilane, and Mitrovice/Mitrovica.<br>
UN-HABITAT Kosovo, has also teamed up with UNDP to implement a project
in Dragash Municipality funded by the Finish Government. The project is
aimed at promoting and creating a framework for sustainable development
of the Municipality of Dragash/Dragaš and reducing bio-diversity loss.
As key component of the project, UN-HABITAT is to develop a Municipal
Development Plan for the Municipality of
Dragash/Dragaš <br>
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<b>Context in Kosovo </b><br>
Ever since the conflict ended in June 1999, Kosovo is facing an
unprecedented construction boom and growth of urban areas. This is only
partly guided and controlled by local self-governments. The new
political situation after the conflict has resulted in population
migrations from rural areas to cities. However, the cities are not
prepared for such an influx of population. The lack of valid urban and
spatial plans leads to unplanned and illegal development, both in terms
of land use, infrastructure and building construction. <br>
The Law on Spatial Planning passed in September 2003 requires that
municipalities to prepare a MDP and UDP. These are composed of the
strategic and spatial development documents. The plans are meant to be
prepared using an inclusive, participatory process involving the full
range of stakeholders, including relevant organisations of civil
society. </p>
<p><b>Purpose of the assignment</b><br>
The general purpose of the assignment is to develop a draft Municipal
Development Plan (MDP) for the Municipality of Dragash for submission
to the Municipal Assembly for adoption.The development of an effective
Geographic Information system (GIS) is an element of the Dragash
Municipal Development Plan (MDP) to be developed by UN-HABITAT Kosovo.<br>
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<b>The GIS has three functions:</b><br>
- mapping of the inventory of the existing situation in regard to all
geo-referenced development factors in the area (topography, nature of
soils, vegetation, infrastructures, etc)<br>
- analysis of these factors in view of understanding and developing
development scenarios (determine the areas that are suitable for
certain types of development, e.g. slopes with sunshine favorable for
specific cultures, etc.)<br>
- management tool for the Municipality of Dragash to plan and monitor the implementation of the MDP action plan<br>
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<p><b>Main tasks </b><br>
Under the direct supervision of the International Planning Consultant,
based in the municipality of Dragash, as coordinated and supervised by
the head of the southern regional office and the Chief Technical
Advisor, the GIS specialist will be responsible for to following main
tasks:<br>
Set-up, build and operate a QGIS / GRASS Geographical Information System<br>
Train users and data input assistants (e.g. project staff, municipal
staff, FLOSSK members) in basic GIS operations and data acquisition<br>
Acquire data from existing sources (raster, vector; scanning, encoding,
geo-referenced databases, e.g. cadastre sector demographic data) <br>
Acquire original data from field surveys (photographs, interviews, GPS)<br>
Manage data input assistants who participate in these tasks<br>
Ensure data quality and consistency<br>
Elaborate GIS analyses, scenarios and maps as required<br>
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It must be noted that Dragash is a vast territory of >40.000 ha,
including about 40 villages, several river basins, etc. The
information therefore must be organised in the appropriate
sub-municipal categories (cadastral districts), for systematic data
retrieval and meaningful analysis, on a purely geographic level, as
well as in dialogue with civil society stakeholders.<br>
It is expected that the GIS Specialist would reside within the vicinity
of the Municipality and it’s environ. Transport to and from work will
be the staff member’s responsibility.<br>
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<b>Deliverables/Output </b><br>
Inception report and work plan including the methodology to achieve the
expected outputs and time line with key benchmarks for results<br>
Monthly progress reports outlining the work carried out<br>
GIS for Dragash Municipality on QGIS with appropriate documentation,
basic searches maps produced, within the limits of the raw data made
available by the project.<br>
Submission of a final assignment report that documents all work carried out including all materials in electronic copy.<br>
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<b>Competencies</b><br>
Integrity: Demostrates the values of the United Nations in daily
activities and behaviours. Professionalism: Demonstrates professional
competence and mastery of subject matterConscientious and efficient in
meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Respect
for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds
Communication: Excellent and effective written and oral skills;,
ability to clearly communicate links between the organizations.
Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, coordinate and monitor
own work and that of others. Provide advice and guidance to others.
Ability to work under pressure. Develops clear goals that are
consistent with agreed strategies. Teamwork: Ability to interact,
establish and maintain productive partnerships with counterparts with
sensitivity and respect for diversity.<br>
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<b>Qualifications and requirements</b><br>
NOTE: The quality and extent of the person’s qualifications, skills and
experience in the requirements below will determine the grade/level to
which a successful applicant will be appointed<br>
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<b>Education</b><br>
Academic degree/degrees in one or more of the following
disciplines/fields: geography, geology, biology, regional planning or
any other relevant discipline. <br>
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<b>Work experience: </b><br>
Proven skills with QGIS / GRASS software; Practical experience with GIS
set-up, operations and user training; Knowledge of remote mountain
regions (landscapes, economic issues) is an advantage <br>
<br>
<b>Languages</b><br>
English is the working language of UN-HABITAT Kosovo. Good command of
spoken and written English, (Knowledge of Albanian and Serbian will be
an additional assets); <br>
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<b>Other skills</b><br>
Fully proficient with computer technology, including relevant software
and applications. Capacity to deliver the services in tight time frames.<br>
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<b>Special considerations</b><br>
The candidate should be:<br>
- Familiar with, and committed to the goals of UN-HABITAT<br>
- Willing to take responsibility, act professionally at all times, and make sure tasks are fully completed<br>
- Sensitive to gender issues and issues of concern to vulnerable groups<br>
- Flexible and prepared to pursue goals through teamwork<br>
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United
Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.<br>
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<b>How to apply </b><br>
Applications including cover letter, CV/P11, letter of interest and
list of referees with contact numbers should be submitted by email
to: <br>
<a href="http://www.unhabitat-kosovo.org/recruitment@unhabitat-kosovo.org" target="_blank">recruitment@unhabitat-kosovo.org</a><br>
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with the description in the email subject field: GIS Specialist/Dragash.<br>
<b>Deadline for applications: 26 February 2010 </b><br>
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Please note that applications received after the closing date stated
above will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.<br>
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