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Information System Associate (NIM Service Contract)

Job Category:
Information Systems
Career Level:
SC-6
Job Type:
Service Contract
Positions:
2
Agency / Project:
National Environmental Information Management System Project
City/Location:
Peshawar & Quetta
Country:
Pakistan
Posted On:
16 May, 2010
Last Date to apply:
29 May, 2010
Experience:

The Information System Specialist will provide professional support to EPAs/ other Nodal Agencies and NEIMS Project in developing and implementation of sector-specific databases and system designs. He/ she could have 4 to 5 years of experience with building software projects in Pakistan

Description:
 

Background:
 
Recognizing the need for development of a comprehensive system for developing, managing and utilizing environmental information for informed decision making, the Ministry of Environment has included “Establishment of Environmental Information Management System” as a key component of National Environmental Action Plan Support Programme (NEAP-SP) which is being implemented with the assistance of UNDP and donor agencies to support realization of the National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP). The Project has been designed to address issues relating to availability of timely and accurate environmental information in Pakistan. The NEIMS when implemented will facilitate informed decision making Environmental Management Information System for different areas of environment. EMIS will be a very powerful resource in planning different development projects of Pakistan, conducting the EIAs of new development Projects and will provide help to different departments including Forests, Agriculture, Communication, Climate, Town Planning and Industries etc. Web based EIMS application will be developed to provide useful information for planners and researchers in the Environmental and other related fields.
 
Scope of Work:
 
a.       Lead the development of EMIS in the concerned Agency/ Agency (ies) under the
direct supervision of the designated focal point (s) of the Nodal Agency (ies) and
under the guidance of NEIMS Project
b.      Coordinate with the EIS Coordinator, NEIMS for the analysis of project requirements, architectural design and implementation of EIS and providing progress reports.
c.       Provide leading role in programming EMIS application and implementing design architecture.
d.      Assist Nodal Agency (ies) in identification, analysis and collection of environment related data from different sources related to environment, provide descriptive information (metadata) where needed in coordination with the concerned agency, arrange datasets in the sector specific databases, and its integration with the centrally coordinated Inter-Sectoral database.
e.       Work with other development team members to develop application for EMIS.
f.       Analyzing environmental information management system needs as well as designing
         constructing, and maintaining computer applications software and specialized utility
         programs.
g.      Install and test database management systems and related systems by quality assurance.
h.      Provide guidance to buy hardware related to Local Area Network and establishment of databases for NEIMS.
i.        Design and establish LAN for EIMS.
j.        Manage hardware trouble shooting, software installation for NEIMS, Trouble shoot network related problems.
k.      Design monthly and weekly workflow plan for the development team of the NEIMS Project.
l.         Identify and manage resources, risks an procurement related to the project
· m. Manage and monitor implementation of Project activities and coordinate with the
         concerned partners to ensure timely completion and quality deliverables/ products.
m.    Making recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions
·  o.   Ensure effective management of funds (where applicable) to manage costs effectively
        
         Candidates must mention the Location where he/she is interested.
 
 
6. Reporting to: National Project Manager
 
7. Duration of Service: As per duration of the Project.
 
8. Qualifications: The candidate should possess at least Master Degree in Computer Sciences/Computer Engineering/Environmental Engineering or another closely related field preferably with specialization in GIS and remote sensing.
 
9. Experience: The Information System Specialist will provide professional support to EPAs/ other Nodal Agencies and NEIMS Project in developing and implementation of sector-specific databases and system designs. He/ she could have 4 to 5 years of experience with building software projects in Pakistan
10. Skills and competencies expected of the individual: The candidate should have strong negotiation, communication and writing skills. Preference will be given to the individual having both UN and Government System experience. Experience in UN Agency will be added advantage.
 
 11. Language Requirement: Excellent spoken and written English/Urdu and knowledge of local languages.


Education
Must Degree Degree Level Country Description
YesMaster DegreeMasters DegreeThe candidate should possess at least Master Degree in Computer Sciences/Computer Engineering/Environmental Engineering or another closely related field preferably with specialization in GIS and remote sensing.

Skills
Must Title Level Description
YesRelevant Good  The candidate should have strong negotiation, communication and writing skills. Preference will be given to the individual having both UN and Government System experience. Experience in UN Agency will be added advantage.