WHO GIS Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. WHO South Africa looking for “GIS Specialist“. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 17th May 2023.
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WHO GIS Specialist Jobs 2023
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 02nd May 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of GIS Specialist to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | GIS Specialist (Geographical Information System) |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 17th May 2023 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2023
Purpose of the Position: The primary objective of this position is to provide GIS support for data management and analysis for outbreak detection, epidemiological surveillance and outbreak response. The position aims to strengthen strategic information management to increase the capacity of the Emergency Preparedness and Response programme to provide geographical information timely, for early warning, early detection and rapid response to acute public health risks and emergencies in the Africa Region.
Eligibility Criteria
Education
- Essential: First university degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Space Sciences and/or an equivalent that involves GIS and Remote sensing programmes.
- Desirable: Masters in GIS or epidemiology. Specialized training in GIS software and applications, geo-database, software program languages and/or web technology;
Experience
Essential:
- At least five years of experience in GIS, such as GIS system integration, geographic/terrain analysis, remote sensing, mapping, GPS, geo-spatial related information technology, etc. and its related works are required Proven experience in GIS training for capacity development and on-job training, and project management and evaluation of existing GIS projects.
Desirable:
- Practical experience of the GIS software such as ArcGIS: ArcInfo, ArcView; Knowledge of geo-database, software program languages and web technology.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and in handling web-based management systems.
- Proven conceptual and strategic analytical capacity in understanding GIS applications for mapping outbreaks and emergencies.
- Track record of success in assessing user requirements and developing and prioritizing plans to best meet requirements,
- In-depth knowledge of the latest technological development in GIS, GPS, remote sensing and web applications and good understanding of the applicability and limitations of technology in work contexts.
- Excellent organizational and technical skills with the ability to multitask, explain technical issues and resolve problems in a proactive manner; Proven commitment to quality and good client orientation and ability to take part in training activities with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner; Knowledge of WHO/AFRO practices and procedures an advantage.
Other Details
- Grade: P3
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO GIS Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection………
The Closing Date: 17th May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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