International Consultant - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية

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Fatima Al-Mansouri

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Fatima Al-Mansouri

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International Consultant - Project Technical Advisor for the General Authority of Survey and Geospatial Information:


Location:


  • Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA
    Application Deadline:
  • 08Jun23
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(Midnight New York, USA)

Time left:


  • 3d 7h 54m
    Type of Contract:
  • Individual Contract
    Post Level:
  • International Consultant
    Languages Required:
  • Arabic English
    Starting Date:
  • 18Jun2023
    Duration of Initial Contract:
  • 6 Months
    Expected Duration of Assignment:
  • 6 Months
    Background:


This project represents the third phase in a strategic partnership focusing on promoting surveying works and geospatial capabilities and a myriad of actions and products stemming from these two areas of work.

The key objective of this intervention is to maintain the provision of advisory services in developing the national capacities for effective geo-spatial surveys, generating the national geo-spatial data infrastructure, and generating multi-purpose knowledge from such surveys to efficiently boost national efforts in achieving the key directions provided by 2030 Saudi Vision, as well as promoting the national implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


The completion of the previous phase has been instrumental in nurturing the idea of developing the foundation of financial sustainability whereby the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA, ex GCS) will achieve a high level of efficiency in all its geospatial products.

It is through this quality and efficiency that GEOSA wishes to expand the availability and marketing of its products and to broaden the public awareness about its products and services.

The core areas around which all aspects of this project act upon are:


  • Geodesy
  • Geospatial Services
  • Hydrography
  • Map Production
  • Institutional Excellence
  • Establishment of GEOSA Academy
Advisory services are provided towards the achievement of financial sustainability and contribution to the national economy. Moreover, advocacy promoted for wider visibility of GEOSA


Capacity development will also focus on training in the core areas of land survey, geodetic survey, topographic survey' and Cadastral survey.

Advisory services are provided towards the achievement of financial sustainability and contribution to the national economy. Moreover, advocacy promoted for wider visibility of GEOSA


Capacity development will also focus on training in the core areas of land survey, geodetic survey; topographic survey' and Cadastral survey.

Through this cooperation between the GEOSA and UNDP.


Duties and Responsibilities:


The consultant shall undertake but not be limited to the below tasks:

  • Supervise the Advisory Services to GASCI project support teams and provide key technical expertise in coordinating, guiding, and hands-on supporting the expanded missions of the General Directory of Geodesy (GDG), General Directorate of Geospatial Services (GDGS), General Directorate of Hydrography (GDH) and the General Directorate of Institutional Excellence (GDIE)
  • Advocate for collaborative partnership among GEOSA, MEWA and SGS, to fill the gap on inland hydrography with key local and national stakeholders and support the building of the threedimensional (3D) hydrogeologic framework
  • Ensure Alignment and coordination ,technical soundness and Quality Assurance and monitoring for the "Advisory Services to GASCI".
  • Work closely with GSCI head of Directorates and the National Project Coordinator for the delivery of the outputs listed in the Results and Resources Framework and other key local, regional, and national project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of key stakeholders for effective and efficient implementation of the outputs within GASCI
  • Support operational management of the project according to the Project Document in addition to the policies and procedures for nationally executed projects as per UNDP Policies and Procedures
  • Monitor the Efficient and effective delivery of the " Advisory Services to GASCI" Project" including preparation of the terms of reference for international and local experts under the project, forward planning of project activities and budget expenditures, activity scheduling, program management and reporting
  • Prepare the material and presentations needed for the Board of the Project and attend meetings, if needed.
  • Prepare quarterly reports for the progress of the project's activities and submit to UNDP office and relevant departments in GASCI.

Technical Assistance:


  • Provision of analysis and research in priority thematic areas as relevant to the development context in Saudi Arabia, including through the publication of policy briefs or other analytical outputs
  • GEODETIC SURVEY & GEODETIC EARTH OBSERVATIONS;
  • EXPERIENCE AS GEODETIC SUBJECT MATER EXPERT (SME) IN STRATEGIC PLANNING;
  • Production and launch of reports, including National Human Development Reports
  • Supp
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