Reach GIS Officer at Reach International

Ref: 17/NIGERIA/GISO01
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Starting Date: ASAP
Contract duration: 6 months
Department: Impact

Functions
The REACH GIS Officer will fulfill the following functions:
1.) 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 produced maps meet the requirements of REACH 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.

2.) 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 REACH projects across Nigeria

Product production:

• Create and update monthly factsheets for areas of analysis across Nigeria;
• Provide mapping support for supplementary products developed by the assessment team.

3.) Technical Support

• The REACH GIS Officer will contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted technical solutions for assessments and projects for REACH Nigeria.
• The REACH GIS officer will provide technical support assessments and analysis for REACH Nigeria.
• These responsibilities will include creation and management of data collection tools, training on data cleaning and management techniques, support for data analysis, and ad hoc mapping support upon request.

4.) Internal Communication Processes

• The REACH GIS Officer will liaise with IMPACT in Geneva to guarantee a quality product that suits the needs of the field office. He/she will respond to information requests from IMPACT Initiatives and keep Geneva informed of the MIS activities in the field.

5.) Confidentiality and Data Protection

• The REACH GIS Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes.
• He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries

• The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities REACH and partners work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner.
• Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about REACH programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies.
• This is the responsibility of every REACH staff member.

Working Relations

• Internally, the GIS Officer will work closely with REACH Assessment staff and where required IMPACT HQ. These relations will also extend to ACTED country staff including Program Development, AMEU and Area Coordinators.
• Externally, the GIS Officer will be expected to liaise with national and international partners, notably IM focal points in NGOs, UN agencies and clusters.

Requirements

• A good sense of humour about bugs, snakes and bucket showers required;
• Master degree in Geography/GIS or a related discipline;
• 2 years of experience in GIS / Database management, preferably in humanitarian context;
• Considerable experience analysing complex data with R mandatory; knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages a plus;
• Previous experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO);
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign;
• 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;
• High level of autonomy and willingness to spend time in deep field locations away from IMPACT/ ACTED support;