Terms of Reference
TCDC Expert in Geographical Information Systems (Partnership Programme)
Duration: 6 weeks (in 2 missions)
Duty Station: Baghdad..
Under the overall supervision of the Operational Branch of the
Regional Office for Near East (RNER) and the technical guidance and
supervision of the Chief, Environment and Natural Resources Service, at FAO
(SDRN), in close collaboration with the Director of the National
Agro-ecological Programme in the country and the international and national
project staff, the TCDC Expert will carry out the following activities:
1st.Mission:
1. Start, in cooperation with the Lead Consultant, the identification
and ordering of GIS equipment and supplies..
2. Assist in the first workshop and assure lectures contents in
communicating the new developments and applications of GIS work.
3. Install all computer and GIS related equipment in the project and
test all software to be used .
4. Assist other consultants in computer related matters and train,
on-the-job, a number of national counterparts.
5. Identify, with the help of local staff, an area for supporting the
development of pilot project application' in agricultural monitoring and
area frame.
2nd Mission:
1. Prepare guidelines and methodologies for GIS use adapted to local
conditions, and write a brief report with conclusions and recommendations
for the required follow up.
2. Explore possibility for establishing linkages with other national
data bases and/or relevant information systems.
3. Participate in the final Workshop in order to relay to the AEZ
National Programme the importance and usefulness of GIS applications in
agricultural monitoring and area frame development.
Requirements: MSc. Informatics or Computer Studies, preferable Networking
or related field. At least 15 years experience in research or practical
applications of GIS . Fluency in English required, Arabic desirable.
Experience in Arab countries an advantage. Experience with FAO or other UN
agencies an advantage.
James Kavanagh
Geomatics
Faculties & Forums
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
12 Great George Street
Parliament Square
London SW1P 3AD
Tel : 0207 695 1598
Fax : 0207 695 1526
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