Feven Tesfaye

Experience

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  Ropack international

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2014

  Data base management and junior network administrator

   Maintains network performance; Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements; Assist in database design; Update and amending existing databases; Set up and test new database and data handling systems; Monitoring database efficiency; Prepare and enter journal entries of materials in and out of the warehouse; Assist in year-end closing and audits; Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neede Show less

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  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2018

   Data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination as needed in relation to locating United Nations staff housing locations.  setting of standards for collection, input and storage of geospatial datasets creation and maintenance of geospatial databases, together with relevant metadata, on different thematic areas GIS application development matters, including web mapping and metadata clearinghouse services. Work in close coordination with the other Security sections to map the different indicators; Conduct research on new technologies as required; perform benchmarking and propose new acquisitions; assist in testing, evaluating and implementing new products and technologies; keeps abreast of developments in the field.  Assist in identification of geospatial needs; liaise with internal and external users and clients to define and specify user requirements Provide assistance in the development of training modules; conduct training on GIS, database development and mapping as required. Provides guidance and training to users of Geo-information services in ECA and partners organizations.  Preparing and presenting periodic reports including changes to staff housing locations. Guides and trains (including fellows and interns) as required Performs other related duties as required. Show less  Undertake research and activities in support of programmes/projects ongoing in the team. This includes also editing, translation, formatting work and review of documents; Support the GiSS Section with reviews including compiling critical information on key studies, project results and impacts e.g. Use of high-resolution remote sensing data to delineate and incorporate urbanization spatial patterns and socio-infrastructure into a GIS database …etc; Prepare case studies, technical analyses, compiling statistics …etc. for publications including scientific journals, newsletters, pamphlets, and communication material …etc; Support the development of databases of ongoing projects on geodetic reference frame, national spatial data infrastructures, etc. and updating them with information from projects including results achieved, pictures, videos, news articles; Review the recorded and non-recorded best practices and current status on citizen participation in Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) mapping; Based on the findings of the review, develop principles and guidelines of VGI mapping in Africa and contribute to incorporate the findings into a manual; Supporting the organizing of regional meetings for projects on UN-GGIM, AFREF, SALB, etc. (in coordination with GiSS staff members); Assist in drafting and preparing official documents; Working on geoportal development. Show less

  • Geographic Information Systems Consultant

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Internship

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2016
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  UNICEF

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

  Information Management Officer
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  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  Mar 2021 - now

  Data Analyst