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Water monitoring task force Iraq: Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS)

Project Description
The contractor is tasked with the development of an Integrated Monitoring System for selected
governorates in Iraq. Together with local established Task Forces, the contractor is responsible for
introducing a robust and comprehensive monitoring system covering the entire water supply chain
from source to end users, including waste-water monitoring, in the 10 identified governorates. The
contractor will establish technical specifications, identify suitable suppliers, train local authorities
on the management of the monitoring system, the corresponding data analysis and reporting, and
will also establish an adequate manual for failure response procedures.

Qualifications and skills
University degree with a Master in IT or equivalent field. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
Knowledge of Arabic (spoken, reading) is a strong advantage.

Professional Experience
Minimum of 10 years working experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
At least 3 years of experience in projects related to data transfer from telemetry system, data analysis, production of reports through websites and use GIS software such as Arc Map.
Working experience in the MENA region (preferably in Iraq).

Assignment duration: 312 days
Tentative start: November 2014

Please follow the link in order to apply: https://cv.niras.com/jobs/1001.  
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