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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
A. Project Background
This project represents the third phase in a strategic partnership focusing on promoting surveying works and geo-spatial capabilities and a myriad of actions and products stemming from these two areas of work. The key objective of this intervention is to maintain the provision of advisory services in developing the national capacities for effective geo-spatial surveys, generating the national geo-spatial data infrastructure, generating multi-purpose knowledge from such surveys to efficiently boost national efforts in achieving the key directions provided by 2030 Saudi Vision, as well as promoting the national implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The completion of the previous phase has been instrumental in nurturing the idea of developing the foundation of financial sustainability whereby the General Authority for Survey and Geo-spatial Information (GASGI, ex GCS) will achieve a high level of efficiency in all its geo-spatial products. It is through this quality and efficiency that GASGI wishes to expand the availability and marketing of its products and to broaden public awareness about its products and services. The core areas around which all aspects of this project act upon are: Geodesy, Geo-spatial Services, Hydrography, Map Production, Institutional Excellence, and the Establishment of GASGI Academy.
Advisory services are provided towards the achievement of financial sustainability and contribution to the national economy. Moreover, advocacy promoted for wider visibility of GASGI Capacity development will also focus on training in the core areas of a land survey, geodetic survey, topographic survey’ and Cadastral survey.
A. Scope of Work
The objective of the assignment is, within the Framework of the UNDP KSA Country office, to support Advisory Services to the General Authority for Survey and Geo-spatial Information. The assignment intends to provide a high-level service focusing on the following Duties and Responsibilities- Outputs & Tasks.
This includes the following:
B. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
Deliverable
Expected number of working days
Review and Approvals Required
Deliverable 1
21 working days
Geo-spatial Department Manager, and the UNDP Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), who reports to the Programme Analyst.
Deliverable 2
Develop & new geo-spatial services & productsEvaluation of the team members in resolving the technical issues during the project activities.21 working days
Deliverable 3
Develop Data / Map preparation for field survey teams for field verification & data collection21 working days
Deliverable 4
Preparation of technical content for RFPs (Request for Proposal) based on the project requirement.21 working days
Deliverable 5
Evaluation of the geo-spatial sector.21 working days
Deliverable 6
Develop GIS data and other GIS output products, including the use of ESRI software and Global Positioning System (G.P.S) units for data collection21 working days
C. Institutional Arrangement
The geo-spatial products developer will report, in a parallel track, to the National Project Coordinator and to UNDP Programme Analyst
F. Duration of the Work
The contract duration will be for an initial period of 6 months.The anticipated starting date of the assignment is 1st of March 2023. And the expected date of full completion of all tasks under this assignment is 15th of September 2023.
G. Duty Station
The assignment will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Head Office, The General Authority for Survey and Geo-spatial Information (GASGI).
Travel:
UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only if the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and exclude working-from-home arrangements.Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functions.Any change to the preliminary travel plan/schedule above, in such cases, UNDP will cover travel costs in accordance with corporate regulations and rules.If unforeseen travel outside the assigned duty station is requested by UNDP and not required by the Terms of References (ToR), such travel shall be covered by UNDP/UNEP in line with applicable rules and regulations and upon prior written agreement. In such cases, the Consultant shall receive living allowances not exceeding the United Nations (UN) Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) rate for such other location(s).Note: A written approval from UNDP and relevant authorities will be required to facilitate the Consultant's travel to any locations than stated on this TOR on official missions where necessary.
Working Arrangements:
All mission travels must be approved in advance and in writing by the Supervisor.United Nations Development of Safe and Security – BSAFE course must be successfully completed prior to the commencement of travel.The Consultant is responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when traveling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director.The Consultant is also required to comply with the UN security directives.The Consultant is responsible for obtaining any visas needed in connection with travel with the necessary support from UNDP.The Consultant will be responsible for submitting his/her own mission travel arrangements in line with UNDP travel policies.The Consultant is responsible for required health and life insurance related to work or travel.The Consultant is expected to have his/her own Laptop/Computer.
Competencies:
Core
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to
details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic
problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns
from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles
ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with
Determination:
LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of
pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards
others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and
Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious
bias, and confront discrimination
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Leadership
Responsible for own work
Takes responsibility for the quality of own work
Uses resources, methods, partners, and information effectively
Acts as an individual contributor
Innovation
Analyzes and recommend
Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant
recommendations
Contributes reliable production of knowledge services and transactions
Identifies and addresses potential challenges quickly and develops action plans
Sees specific opportunities for immediate improvement
within own field
People Management
Encourages collaboration and improves team performance
Takes ownership of responsibilities
Involves team in different steps of the process; Seeks and values other’s initiatives and expertise Drives team engagement
Produces new ideas and approaches in relation to own team Recognizes and rewards visible improvement in behaviours Sets general individual development goals for improvement in the current position and provides a standard development
opportunities
Communication
Listens to develop awareness of client needs
Respects difference of opinion
Finds common ground to solve problems. Gains the trust of peers, partners, and clients
Presents complex, conceptual ideas in practical terms to others
Adapts communications to the specific audience
Builds informal networks internally and externally and views them as part of the value-creation process
Develops a detailed understanding of the clients’ needs, issues
and priorities through routinely seeking clients’ feedback
Awareness of how the team performs against clients‘
expectations
Recognizes and rewards success
F. Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor:
Education Qualification:
Master's Degree with a major related to GIS, survey, computer science or other related fields
Work experience
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Geo-spatialAbility to deal and manage communication channels (mass communication, social media).Demonstrated ability to proficiently, effectively guide and manage interdisciplinary teams comprised of staff with diverse backgrounds and varied skill setsA comprehensive record of successfully completed projects.Proven experience in handling high-level coordination among professionals and senior management.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Promotes a learning and knowledge-sharing environmentFacilitates the development of individual and multi-cultural/team competencies
Professional Certificate
Projects from Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling to closing the project/phase.
Required Language(s):
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English
Required Technical Skills:
Strong working experience geo-spatial data technologies and quality practices.Knowledge in ESRI ArcGIS software and in map projections, datum's coordinate systems/transformations and Working experience with national Mapping Agencies.Knowledge of geography as applied to the concepts and principles of GIS map projections, datum's coordinate systems/transformations and cartographic design. Experience in logical database design and modelling using Unified Modeling Language (UML) Geo-spatial products evaluation & enhancement Knowledge in ESRI ArcGIS software Proven experience working in Geo-spatial Products developmentExpertise in GIS data and other GIS output products including use of ESRI software and Global Positioning System (G.P.S) units for data collection
Competencies:
Core
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to
details, delivers quality work by deadline
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