Local Security Associate (GIS/Database MGT) at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Local Security Associate (GIS/Database MGT)

Job Identification: 20877
Location: Abuja
Employment type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Practice Area: Crisis management / Country Management Support
Grade: G6

Position Purpose

• Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA)- UNDSS, the Local Security Associate (GIS/Database Management) will be responsible for developing and maintaining UNDSS Nigeria security information database and produce required statistics for security decision making and operational maps.
• The primary purpose of this position is to administer and maintain all UNDSS security databases in a coherent and consistent manner so as to provide a stable operating environment to ensure database integrity, availability, performance and sustainability.
• The incumbent is also required to ensure the safety of the information following the UN internal IT management policies. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Geographic Information System (GIS) Development:

• Identify and evaluate open-source GIS data relevant to UNDSS and develop protocols for integrating and validating these data; contribute to improvements in availability, quality, and accessibility of spatial data for security evaluations.
• Develop and implement geospatial databases, geospatial data collection systems, geospatial data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Create online databases, dynamic web maps and visualization dashboards.
• Use GIS data to provide detailed spatial insights in reports and create visualizations and maps for effective communication of findings.
• Generating maps and other related materials for internal UN use in coordination with other partners.

Designing Methodologies and Data Analytics:

• Support strategic and operational decision-making by processing and analyzing data and information and presenting it in the format most useful for analysis (e.g., reports, maps).
• Use automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources.
• Oversee the preparation of baseline inventory of spatial and attribute datasets with regular update.
• Manage online platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis such as Kobo Toolbox, Open Data Kit, etcetera.
• Produce and update information products such as reports, maps, charts and infographics transforming data to convey messages and narratives effectively.
• Provide support with data collection, analyze information, and support the development of reports and analytical products. Support with the uploading of documents on the UNDSS SharePoint.
• Oversee the administration of user-profiles and access rights of web platforms and provide technical assistance/troubleshooting.
• Provide support to the relevant security data in online databases, support the monitoring and maintenance of operational datasets.

Development and Management of Security Database:

• Develop security related database products, services and supporting database projects.
• Creating and Maintaining the UNDSS Nigeria security information database and translating safety and security information into statistics for security decision-making process. 
• Maintain new and existing UNDSS-Nigeria security information systems.
• Support the design and development of new security databases, modification of database structures, entry forms and reports as required.
• Update the UNDSS Nigeria security Database.
• Compiling presentations for internal UNDSS use and for meetings. 
• Managing the UNDSS integrated database and updating and reporting forms.
• Link databases to geo spatial infrastructure/tool.

Regional Information Management:

• Collaborate with UNDSS colleagues in the region on the sustenance of the regional initiatives.
• Provide technical support in information gathering and management of security related incidents in the Lake Chad Basin (LCB) Region.
• Oversee development of dashboard for real-time security monitoring in the LCB region.

Any other functions/duties assigned by the CSA:

• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies:
Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
• Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Functional/Technical competencies:
Digital & Innovation:

• Data Analysis: Ability to Extract, Analyze, and Visualize data (including Real-time data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.

Digital & Innovation:

• Data Governance: Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies. 

Business Management:

• Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.

Business Direction & Strategy:

• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UN value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UN organizational priorities and mandate. 

Business Development:

• Knowledge Facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.

Business Management:

• Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and security related GIS Database Management programme performance and results.

Business Management:

• Evaluation: Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Required Skills and Experience

• Secondary Education is required.
• University degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science or a relevant field will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
• Technical qualification in information technology is desired.
• A minimum of 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in GIS and Database Management is required; 
• Prior experience with an international organization is desirable; 
• Experience in Webpage design, programming and administration is desired;
• Proven Experience in the use of GIS tools/systems is desired;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, notably MS Access and MS Excel is desired; 
• Experience in data management is desired; 
• Experience and Knowledge of Security Communication Systems is an asset;
• Proven experience in working within a team-based environment is an asset;
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license is required.
• Fluency in English is required. 

Condition of Service
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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