National Consultant – Web-GIS Developer – Kampala – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

About US:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

Job Summary: The National Consultant – Web-GIS Developer will provide support in the development of web-GIS tools, applications and services. The Web-GIS Developer will mainly be responsible for the design, development and deployment of web-GIS services and products under the Integrated Water Resource Management in Karamoja Project. The incumbent will develop a water resources decision support tool and deploy it on the web using cloud services. The position requires excellent command of web-GIS development practices and web-map services for tabular and spatial data. The consultant is expected to work closely with project teams to deliver tailored web-GIS services to specialized teams, government agencies and District Local Governments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the design and development of appropriate user interface and infrastructure for web based map and GIS services
· With technical and thematic supervision, design, develop and deploy a water resources decision support tool using cloud services
· The incumbent will deploy, configure and maintain GIS server(s) in the cloud and on physical machines
· Develop web-based map services using GIS Application Programming Interface (API) for JavaScript TM
· Provide recommendation for cloud server configuration, purchase, and deployment
· Perform routine maintenance of cloud and physical servers including software configuration for optimal end use
· Publish web-GIS services using ArcGIS Server ®, GeoServer or other map servers including open source map and GIS servers
· Offer technical support in the design, development, management and maintenance of relational database management systems (RBDMS)
· Work closely with project team to ensure quality and timely release of data products, services and applications
· With technical and thematic supervision, develop innovative web-based project monitoring tools including the monitoring of natural systems: vegetation growth and regeneration, soil moisture, rainfall and land use using satellite imagery and direct measurements
· With technical and thematic supervision, review and document direct and indirect monitoring procedures including affordability, reliability, relevance and timeliness
· Keenly review, evaluate and test new commercial and open source web-GIS and web map services as they become available
· Provide technical support and develop the necessary software for real-time data collection and transmission using mobile applications
· Regularly review current data holdings, consolidate spatial and tabular data and participate in data gathering missions
· Actively participate in regular meetings with key partners, stakeholders and end users of web-GIS services
· Participate in the development of standard operating procedures, data quality assurance and control protocols
· Take part in the training of end users and project teams on web-GIS and map services
· Participate in the review of developed software system(s), their effectiveness, ease of use and rate of adoption by end users
· Prepare and submit regular progress reports and contribute to other technical and administrative reports as needed or required
· Participate in and contribute to the production of information materials, presentations and seminars
· Travel to project sites for data collection, training or presentation(s) as needed or required
· Perform any other task related to the design, development and deployment of web-GIS and map services

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Web-GIS Developer should hold a BS/BA in computer science, software engineering, math, geography or related field. Graduate degree in computer science or software engineering, while not a requirement, is highly desirable.
· At least five years’ experience in web design and development including HTML, CSS and etc.
· Three years of demonstrated experience and excellent command of scripting languages and technologies and in particular with JavaScript TM
· The applicant should preferably have a year’s experience working with GIS applications and development of web-GIS and map services
· Excellent command and understanding of JavaScript TM and other web scripting languages and technologies
· Excellent command and understanding of spatial relational database management systems such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle Spatial and etc.
· Previous experience working with and a sound understanding of Python
· Prior experience working with or developing mobile applications (Android and/or iOS)
· Past exposure and experience working with and demonstrated capability of using Esri GIS tools with associated programming and scripting
· Significant experience with and understanding of both Windows and Unix based operating systems
· Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates in a sealed envelope, quoting Vacancy Announcement no. addressed to: The Country Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization in Uganda. The envelopes should be registered at reception and placed in the box at the reception of the FAO offices at Plot 88 Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Kampala. Alternatively, you can E-mail your applications to: UG-Registry@fao.org

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. FAO does not charge applicants any fees at any stage in the recruitment process.

Deadline: 15th January 2016

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