Overview
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to map Moma and Machanga Districts in Mozambique, identifying marine uses, overlaps, and potential conflicts through detailed mapping and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Submit an inception report with a detailed work schedule and identification of spatial data gaps.
- Document stakeholder ground-truthing of marine uses and submit a draft of marine spatial zones.
- Submit web maps, story maps, and an interactive dashboard visualizing spatial data.
- Submit an interactive online atlas and accompanying geospatial database.
- Use GIS tools to develop a detailed interactive atlas with maps of Moma and Machanga districts showing physical, oceanographic, ecological, biological, health status of natural capital, and human use data.
- Work with community leaders to undertake ground truthing for community-based initiatives, participatory marine spatial planning, and detecting variability and change.
- Adhere to industry and community-established data standards for an online atlas.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings for validation of maps and atlas.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing and/or implementing programmes on coastal ecosystems conservation, natural resources management.
- Experience and knowledge in the application of geographic information systems (e.g. ArcGIS), information management and in preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Working experience with coastal communities in Mozambique is required.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary set up with government, non-government stakeholders including local communities on natural resource management matters in Mozambique is desirable.
- Ability to travel to, and work at project site in Mozambique is desirable.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in Geographic Information Systems, Ecology, Environmental studies, Marine science, coastal ecosystems management, or any related discipline.
- A first level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
