URBAN PLANNER/GIS EXPERT

In the framework of the EU funded project “Planning networks: innovative instruments for the urban planning management and the promotion of urban and territorial inclusion in Palestine and Israel”, DCI-NSA/ PVD/2011/261-852, MEDINA- Association for the cooperation among people, is looking for an
 

Requiredcompetencies:
-Degree in Architecture and specialization in Urban and Territorial Planning;
-Minimum three year experience in the designing of urban plans and praparation of urban planning regulations.
-Minimum two year experience in Public Institutions, urban development oriented;
-Minimum three years experience in building and operating Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
-Ability to use the software ArcGIS 9.2
-Experience in photo-interpretation;
-Knowledge of the use of GPS;
-Knowledge of Hebrew and English, written and spoken;
-In possess of a valid driving license.

Desiderable competencies:
-Experience in the construction of a GIS for Public Administration;
-Basic knowledge of Participatory GIS, Web GIS and Remote Sensing;
-Ability to use open source software like GRASS or Quantum GIS.;

Duration:
12 months (full time), renewable up to final implementation of the project, scheduled for February 2014.

Location:
Taybeh (Israel), with frequent trips to Jerusalem.

Closing date:
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae in English, along with a cover letter, to the following address: [email protected], not later than November 06, 2011.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.