DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Work with UPIMC Programme Management Team (UN-Habitat HQ) and UPIMC Cameroon Project Team
Work with UPIMC Coordinator in Cameroon align UPIMC team activities and outputs in Cameroon with programme standards
Consolidate and share an organized database to get thematic maps
Remain abreast of migration-related projects and programming in Cameroon, participating in UN Migration Network;
Participation in meetings with Esri to ensure the viability of the partnership and the technical feasibility of the GIS portal following the standards
Provide technical advice and analysis to UPIMC Cameroon Project team in the preparation of multi-sectoral spatial profiles providing a city/neighbourhood-wide overview and multi-scalar assessment of displaced communities
Desk review and socio-economic data collection
Preparation of the collection and compilation of information and data related to spatialization, including mapping of infrastructure and geolocated data.
Cartography of information data for the development and projection of community and social infrastructure
Contribute to urban analyses with the teams and propose urban orientations and actions
Create maps linked to the scenarios part and develop statistic models for the identified future urban trends
Produce a data catalogue and analysis report on the data produced with the GIS to assist in the decision support process
Identification of suitable pilot areas within the supported cities with all relevant stakeholders and priorities agreed in line with Sustainable Development Goals
Development of strategic spatial recommendations and localized priority areas
Utilization of mapping tools to refine local priorities with key stakeholders
Carry out preparation and facilitation of trainings, events, exchanges for local authorities and other stakeholders
Coordinate engagement of local authorities
Capacity Building Sessions with local authorities
Work with UN-Habitat HQ to roll out of Data management systems, knowledge, and lessons learnt reports
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in cartography, geography, geographic information systems (GIS) and/or urban planning with a GIS-related field of study is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with (4) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban development and planning (and/or related fields) is required;
Working knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (and their monitoring/evaluation) and of the New Urban Agenda is desirable;
Direct proven experience of urban infrastructure development projects/processes is considered an asset;
Understanding of and experience from managing urban data is an asset;
Facilitating, designing and managing capacity building processes is an asset;
Languages
Fluency in English and French, written and verbal, is required. Knowledge of any other language of the Programme is an asset.
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