Overview

Posted
5 hours, 26 minutes ago
Compensation
Not specified
Job Type
Remote Status
Location
Juba, SS
Education Level
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JOB TITLE: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer. TYPE OF CONTRACT: International Consultant Level II (CST II). UNIT/DIVISION: Logistics Cluster. DUTY STATION: Juba, South Sudan. DURATION: 11 Months (renewable subject to performance and funding availability). JOB PURPOSE: To provide a GIS mapping service for the South Sudan office. Provide technical support in line with HQ policies on the use and dissemination of GIS data. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain GIS databases and deliver map products on schedule in line with the organization standards, focusing on logistics, Program, Emergency, Security, UNHAS mapping, flood assessment, roads rehabilitation projects, and warehouse maps. Collect access constraints information from partners and disseminate it through Access Constraints maps. Synchronize spatial data related to WFP Country Office with Headquarter to ensure consistency and alignment. Manage the smooth delivery of newly acquired data from the field, ensuring proper cleaning, processing, and integration into WFP systems. Compile and disseminate logistics and mapping information to the humanitarian community to support coordination and operational planning. Develop geographic information policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Collect and analyze information sources such as situation reports and field bulletins, translating the content into geographic data for analysis and visualization. Maintain and update global geographic information databases (geo-databases), including satellite imagery, gazetteers, and other spatial reference datasets. Develop GIS tools and systems (web map, dashboards, story maps, data collection tools, mobile apps and others). Support GIS capacity-building projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree or equivalent in Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing or Spatial Information Technology, plus Esri Certifications. Experience: minimum five years (master's) or seven years (bachelor's) of progressively responsible experience in geographic information management within humanitarian/emergencies contexts. Languages: Fluent in spoken and written English required. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 June 2026.