REACH GIS Specialist

15 سبتمبر، 2022

0 4 2 دقائق

الوصف الوظيفي

Job Purpose

REACH is seeking a candidate with a strong technical background, who has previous experience working in the GIS/Cartography/Remote Sensing sphere. The candidate should understand concepts of cartographic design and be experienced in the presentation of the results of spatial analysis using static and interactive mapping products. The GIS Specialist will responsible for providing technical backstopping for the activities within the Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM) unit. Further, the GIS specialist will be responsible for the application of geographic information systems, including relevant aspects of research design, ensuring (spatial) data quality, geospatial analysis, drafting of maps, and production of web maps and information management systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research Planning

– Develop geo-spatial analysis of assessment areas to be used in assessment plans, field movement plans and accompanying operational maps for field teams;

– In coordination with the assessment team, support construction of quantitative sample;

– In coordination with the assessment team, design spatial analysis relevant to the research products

2. GIS Research Implementation

– Ensure that collected data is properly geo-referenced, enabling the production of maps and related products;

– Ensure that spatial data is revised and cleaned;

– Conduct spatial analysis on collected data as per ToRs;

– Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information.

3. Drafting of Products

– Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data;

– Maintain regular communication with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for GIS products;

– Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate GIS products, which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines

4. Update Dashboards

– Ensure the timely updating of the HSM data visualisation platforms

5. Capacity Building

– Conduct induction for new staff members, including training in basic technical GIS competencies

– Support the development and implementation of capacity training plans for GIS and other team members;

– Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping;

Monthly Salary: 1643JOD

المهارات

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree or higher related to GIS, Remote Sensing, Data Science, Geography or related disciplines
Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
Advanced knowledge of ESRI suite software (ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online) required;
Advanced knowledge of at least one statistical analysis software (eg. Excel, R, STATA, or Python) required
Fluent English
Knowledge of remote sensing tools such as ESA SNAP, Orfeo Toolbox, GRASS, Erdas imagine an asset
Knowledge of Tableau or Power BI an asset
Knowledge of Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign and illustrator an asset
Creative and problem-solving skills
A self-starter with a strong existing ability to work independently;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Very detail orientated and organized
Ability to multitask with tight reporting deadlines