GIS Officer

Responsibilities

GIS Activities

Preparation, conception and production of maps

Identify map information needs

Identify and access map information sources

Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data

Ensures that the maps produced meet the requirements of FEED and concerned partners

Supervision and monitoring of mapping related data collection

Conceptualize methodologies for collecting data in the field, as according to need

Organize and supervise GIS field missions

Monitor accuracy of data collected

Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies

Data Management and Analysis Activities

Supervision and monitoring of remote data collection

Monitor accuracy of data collected

Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies

Manage, update and deploy monthly questionnaire

Data cleaning, management, and merging

Manage data received monthly from the team

Maintain, update and expand R-based system of data management and analysis for data dissemination and reporting

Maintain, update and expand R system from automated data analysis and map production for factsheets Organize and expand the system to other FEED´s projects

Product production

Create and update monthly factsheets for areas of analysis

Provide mapping support for supplementary products developed by the assessment team.

*Perform other assigned functions within their area of expertise.

Required Qualifications, knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Master degree in GIS or a related discipline (Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences)
• 2 years of experience in GIS / Database management, preferably in humanitarian context
• Previous experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO)
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign; – Knowledge of remote sensing analysis a plus
• Experience analysing complex data with R or Python a plus
• Excellent team management skills
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements
• Prior knowledge of the region an asset
• Fluency in English required
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software;