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• The incumbent will conduct land survey and
  topographical mapping for new and existing refugee settlements including
  but not limited to roads, plots and blocks boundaries, infrastructure
  utilities, shelters, buildings and facilities, flood prone areas swamp,
  rivers, wades etc. in accordance with UNHCR needs, design requirements,
  standards and applicable local and international codes of practice and
  utilizing relevant equipment and software;
• Prepare geo-referenced data, charts,
  plots, maps, drawings, profiles, records and documents related to surveys;
  keeps records of the results of surveys, including the shape, contour,
  elevation and dimension of land or land features, shelters, buildings
  & facilities, infrastructure, roads, etc.;
• Assist in setting up settlement sites;
  conducts surveys in order to establish agreed boundaries for settlements,
  properties (including those of the host community as may be relevant),
  roads, infrastructure, public facilities and spaces, etc.;
• Pay regular and emergency visits to the
  sites to solve surveying problems to ensure continuity of operations,
  identifies and records any quality problems, recommends remedial actions
  as necessary and verifies that his/her comments and recommendations are
  implemented;
• Routinely verify the accuracy of survey
  data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites;
• Supervise the works of and provide
  guidance for the partners Land Surveyors A, ensures they are equipped with
  the required knowledge to perform their job efficiently;
• Work closely, through the direct
  supervisor, with other sectors (WASH, Environment, Infrastructure,
  Construction, etc.) and coordinates with District Local Governments and
  their professional staff; provide assistance as may be directed by
  supervisor; – Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

• Reacts to needs as directed by the
  supervisor at short notice
• Develops good work relationship with all
  stakeholders including District Local Governments, Partners, refugee
  community, etc
• Level of drawings produced are in conformity
  with local and international practices – Submits regular weekly or monthly
  reports to supervisor
• Completes tasks within the timeline set by
  supervisor

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Land Surveyor Assistant job placement should hold a university
  degree in land surveying or related discipline
• A minimum of three years experience in
  land surveying and topographic mapping Key
• Ability to take initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work with
  different surveying equipment, including GPS, Total Station, Theodolite,
  Level, Plan Table and other related equipment
• Previous experience in relevant Softwares
  (Autocad, Infraworks, Global Mapper, ArcGIS, Open Street Map, others)
• Competent Knowledge of Humanitarian Site
  planning Standards (such as The Sphere Project and others)
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent coordination and communication
  skills
• Proficiency in the use of surveying
  software

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