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  • Posted: Feb 3, 2020
    Deadline: Feb 6, 2020
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    Our vision Since 1993, as the second French NGO, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. Our values Independent, private and nonprofit, French NGO ACTED (operating...
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    REACH GIS Officer

    About the job

    • The REACH GIS Officer will contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted technical solutions.
    • The REACH GIS Officer will also provide technical backstopping to the REACH team as needed and where possible.
    • He/she will also support the collection of spatial data and integration with REACH activities.

    Summary
    The REACH GIS Officer shall be responsible for:

    • Identify map information needs.
    • Identify and access map information sources.
    • Design, test and troubleshoot spatial data collection tools
    • Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data,
    • Conduct robust and accurate spatial analysis as needed
    • Automate product production processes to ensure regular, reliable and predictable outputs
    • Ensures that the produced maps meet the requirements of REACH and partners.
    • Conceptualize methodologies for collecting data in the field, as according to need.
    • Organize and supervise GIS field missions, as according to need
    • Provide maps and mobile data collection tools to support ongoing assessments
    • Conduct regular spatial verification of all data collected in the field to ensure locational accuracy
    • Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies
    • Develop and maintain a robust spatial data infrastructure for all consortium activities in line with REACH best-practices
    • Regularly update common datasets and ensure version control
    • Develop and hold trainings to support internal capacity strengthening

    About you
    All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability Moreover, we also expect the following:

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Master’s degree in Geography / GIS or a related discipline;
    • 3 years of experience in GIS / Database management, preferably in humanitarian context
    • Demonstrated expertise in manipulation and analysis of remotely sensed data, spatial analysis, zonal statistics, and other complex geoprocessing tasks required
    • Demonstrated expertise in automation of cartographic and spatial analytical process
    • Demonstrated expertise in the use of collaborative online workspaces and data storage applications
    • Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining web-based GIS solutions an asset
    • Experience analysing complex data with R and knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages a plus;
    • Substantial experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO);
    • Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign, required; demonstrated ability to integrate workflow processes between ArcGIS and Adobe Suite a must
    • Excellent teamwork skills required
    • Demonstrated ability to build capacity in team members
    • Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility a must
    • Demonstrated familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements required
    • Fluency in English required; fluency in languages relevant to NE Nigeria (Kanuri, Hausa, etc..) an asset
    • High level of competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software.
    • High level of autonomy and willingness to spend time in deep field locations away from support staff

    We offer

    • Contract length: 6 months, with possibility of extension
    • Level: D2-1 (national contract)
    • Start date: ASAP

    Method of Application

    Application process

    • All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
    • CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
    • Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
    • Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager,

    Note

    • Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
    • ACTED considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
    • CVs will be review on rolling bases Due to the large numbers of expected applicants ACTED will only inform shortlisted candidates. We apologise for the inconvenience. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
    • For general information about ACTED, please consult: www.acted.org
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