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UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is looking for UN Volunteer (UNV) with GIS expertise:

UN Volunteers: VMAM Code SSDR001329-6018.  https://www.unv.org/calls/SSDR001329-6018

Under the direct supervision of Chief of the GIS Unit, GITTS or his/her designated officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assisting with the development of IT and Web mapping services applications and web templates/ web services for GIS clients using ESRI or FOSS4G software;
• Utilizing ArcGIS Server, SQL, ArcGIS Monitor, ArcSDE, ArcMap;
• Supporting the operating of the mission’s intranet map server and its associated web map services;
• Undertaking GIS server administration, which includes the installation, configuration, testing, server backup and implementing disaster recovery plans in coordination with the Geospatial Information and Telecommunications Technology Section (GITTS); as well as optimising the availability and responsiveness of various server functions such as geo-database, file and web/applications;
• Assisting in providing technical support including: software; hardware; and geographic information systems support;
• Archiving mission geographic data and maintaining the mission's geo-database system using SQL for SQL Server;
• Providing technical support in the administration of desktop workstations including first level troubleshooting, application software installations and updates, as well as the upkeep of peripheral equipment including plotters and scanners;
• Maintaining GIS Stock & Assets Inventory on a monthly basis;
• Populating the GIS data repository and implementing appropriate data security and access controls;
• Assisting the GIS Unit in software and hardware procurement, and budgetary matters;
• Preparing training materials, tutorials and presentations and cross training;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.