GIS System Analyst, Design and Documentation

Kuwait Integrated Environmental Information Network (KIEIN) is a national project that aims at providing decision/policy makers and planners in Kuwait with relevant and updated environmental information. KIEIN is a key tool to support the national efforts in sustainable development program in Kuwait. KIEIN comes as the fruit of a collaboration between the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). KIEIN project is an integrated solution to unify the different environmental data sets either geographic or attribute inside a comprehensive Geo-environmental database. It is currently easily accessible inside KISR. KIEIN has been developed through three phases (1994-2007). In the upcoming phase of KIEIN, the major activities are proposed to ensure the sustainability and continuation usage of KIEIN; develop the environmental indicators; and carry out relevant spatial decision support systems (SDSS). Objectives: The overall responsibility of the GIS System Analyst, Design and Documentation Consultant is to provide expertise and support to the Assistant Project Manager, KISR Project Manager and all team members in terms of GIS data development and management, system analysis, design and testing, as well as technical documentation to support UNDP requirement of the Assistant and Project Manager. This includes the preparation of technical documents and reports, such as the project metadata, data dictionary and technical documentation/reporting for the various tasks necessary to complete KIEIN Phase IV successfully and in compliance with UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Assistant Project Manager to ensure technical reporting and technical documentation requirements are met on time and within budget including: - Conduct literature review of environmental indicators for Kuwait - Collaborate with stakeholders to document input - Select key indicators to model - Identify and document required data types and sources for developing indicator models - Draft, review and publish environmental indicators study Collaborate with Developer and GIS Specialist for system analysis and design tasks and activities to ensure the geodatabase is designed to model the indicators, and for future use in SDSS and Web GIS: - Design and documentation of working geodatabase in cooperation with KISR GIS Professionals - Prepare and publish conceptual data model based on study results - Design data layer schemas, subtypes and domains - Prepare metadata and data dictionary documentation Document technical findings and results to international GIS best practices and standards. Collaborate with Developer and GIS Specialist for Web GIS expansion and enhancement document findings and results. Coordinating and interacting with GIS Consultants and Communication Specialist to provide technical documentation in support of promoting the accomplishments and progress of the project.

Competencies

Conduct project liaison activities related to GIS analysis, design and documentation. Demonstrated organizational skills. Have experience in various GIS, Project Management, and Presentation software and technology. Work independently and as a team. Maintain focus when under pressure. Must demonstrate the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with peers, project personnel and all levels of management. Ability to identify and document issues related to GIS analysis and design to mitigate or resolve. Take initiative and accountability for results. Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards. Adheres to GIS Code of Ethics. Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly and without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: M.Sc. in GIS, or Environmental studies, or other closely related field resulting in the integration of GIS and environmental applications. Experience: Minimum of 10 years in the field of GIS system analysis and design, including GIS technical documentation and reporting. Experience in GIS project planning, and GIS project implementation. Experience in GIS database modeling and testing. Experience in writing project proposals in the area of GIS and/or environmental applications. Experience working GCC countries is favorable. Experience working with Kuwaiti governmental institutions is highly desirable. Knowledge of UNDP program policies and procedures is an advantage. Excellent English writing and editing skills. Should have excellent personal interaction, oral and written communication skills. Ability to appropriately identify and respond to internal project needs and facilitate the presentation of recommendations. Proficient in the use of standard GIS software tools including CAD, GIS, and Remote Sensing. Proficient in use of standard office computing software tools.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

GIS System Analyst, Design and Documentation