Background
Rwanda is prone to a wide range of natural
disasters due to its geographic location, its vulnerability to climate change,
and its population density. In the revision of its Vision 2020 and the second
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy 2013-2017), The Government
of Rwanda is paying more serious attention to establishment of appropriate
policy and institutional arrangements for dealing with disaster risks more
effectively. The United Nations have been proactively promoting and advocating
the need for creating a culture of preparedness since 2003 and has underlined
the importance of integrating disaster risk management into the development
process.
disasters due to its geographic location, its vulnerability to climate change,
and its population density. In the revision of its Vision 2020 and the second
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy 2013-2017), The Government
of Rwanda is paying more serious attention to establishment of appropriate
policy and institutional arrangements for dealing with disaster risks more
effectively. The United Nations have been proactively promoting and advocating
the need for creating a culture of preparedness since 2003 and has underlined
the importance of integrating disaster risk management into the development
process.
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee
Affairs (MIDIMAR) has secured funding from the World Bank and European Union
for the implementation of an evidence-based comprehensive national and district
disaster risk profile.
Affairs (MIDIMAR) has secured funding from the World Bank and European Union
for the implementation of an evidence-based comprehensive national and district
disaster risk profile.
MIDIMAR is currently looking for an experienced
Mapping Specialist: (to be deployed as soon as possible).
Mapping Specialist: (to be deployed as soon as possible).
Duties and Responsibilities
The Mapping Specialist will be located in the
Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, and will report directly
the Project Manager. She/he will be will be an integral part of the project
team and provide technical leadership on matters related to GIS and mapping:
Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, and will report directly
the Project Manager. She/he will be will be an integral part of the project
team and provide technical leadership on matters related to GIS and mapping:
• Develop a sound methodology to collect, store,
analyze, and share geospatial information related data necessary for the
development of a Risk Assessment Atlas for Rwanda
• Produce maps and related documents supporting the Development of the
Comprehensive National and District Risk Analysis Project;
• Increase the capacity of the Ministry’s staff in GIS and spatial data
management;
• Support database creation and information management mechanisms;
• Create individual maps of areas that represent risk factors (Hazard,
exposure, Vulnerability and Capacity);
• Assist in project-level mapping and planning participatory GIS activities;
• Identify requirements for spatial analysis and products relevant to the
development of the project;
• Propose innovative solutions in developing Risk Assessment indicators using
GIS concept;
• Support the development and maintenance of a global database for the
consolidation of the project-related data at the Ministry level;
• Undertake other related activities as requested by the Project Manager.
analyze, and share geospatial information related data necessary for the
development of a Risk Assessment Atlas for Rwanda
• Produce maps and related documents supporting the Development of the
Comprehensive National and District Risk Analysis Project;
• Increase the capacity of the Ministry’s staff in GIS and spatial data
management;
• Support database creation and information management mechanisms;
• Create individual maps of areas that represent risk factors (Hazard,
exposure, Vulnerability and Capacity);
• Assist in project-level mapping and planning participatory GIS activities;
• Identify requirements for spatial analysis and products relevant to the
development of the project;
• Propose innovative solutions in developing Risk Assessment indicators using
GIS concept;
• Support the development and maintenance of a global database for the
consolidation of the project-related data at the Ministry level;
• Undertake other related activities as requested by the Project Manager.
Qualifications , Experience and Required Skills
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or
equivalent) in GIS, Information Systems, cartography, Geography or other
related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in GIS, hazard mapping,
cartography or other related field.
• Good experience in database ( SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Access) and
general computer software, knowledge of Hazus-MH is an added asset.
• Experience with industry standard mapping tools, especially ESRI products
• Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development
• Good ability to communicate (verbally, writing and reading) in English.
Knowledge of French and/or local language is an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in a team environment, involving people of different
nationalities and/or cultures;
equivalent) in GIS, Information Systems, cartography, Geography or other
related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in GIS, hazard mapping,
cartography or other related field.
• Good experience in database ( SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Access) and
general computer software, knowledge of Hazus-MH is an added asset.
• Experience with industry standard mapping tools, especially ESRI products
• Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development
• Good ability to communicate (verbally, writing and reading) in English.
Knowledge of French and/or local language is an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in a team environment, involving people of different
nationalities and/or cultures;
How to apply:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The
applicants must send to infos@midimar.gov.rw the following:
ü The Application Form well completed,
ü Photocopy of the degree
ü Photocopy of the Identity Card (or Passport)
ü Testimonials (to prove his/her experience).
applicants must send to infos@midimar.gov.rw the following:
ü The Application Form well completed,
ü Photocopy of the degree
ü Photocopy of the Identity Card (or Passport)
ü Testimonials (to prove his/her experience).
And the Hard copies of the Application forms should
be delivered not later than 31st January 2013 at 4:00 pm and deposited in the
Central Secretariat of MIDIMAR.
be delivered not later than 31st January 2013 at 4:00 pm and deposited in the
Central Secretariat of MIDIMAR.
NOTE: The application Forms can be obtained from
the Public Service Commission website:www.psc.gov.rw
the Public Service Commission website:www.psc.gov.rw
-This advert will also be posted on MIDIMAR
website: www.midimar.gov.rw
and notice board.
website: www.midimar.gov.rw
and notice board.
