GIS Officer- Horn of Africa at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Job Summary:

• Reporting to the Information Manager, Horn of Africa, the GIS Officer (GO), Horn of Africa is responsible for the conception, preparation, and production of appropriate static and web-based maps for INSO’s information outputs. The GO ensures dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO’s Incident Database.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify map information needs in collaboration with the Information Management Team
• Identify and access map information sources.
• Identify obstacles related to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information and develop appropriate improvement strategies.
• Produce and maintain high-quality, security-relevant static and web maps, including security incident mapping; area of influence mapping; and the production of detailed risk maps for key roads and cities.
• Provide GIS-relevant inputs on field missions intended to gather data for INSO outputs, including maps.
• Work closely with the Information Officer to ensure accurate and regularly updated linkages between GIS maps and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Collaborate with the information team on the migration and operation of the INSO Incident Database system.
• Provide support in the production of any other visuals like graphics, flowcharts, mind maps, etc.
• When needed, may provide support on CHDC - Ensure that information recorded is correctly categorized & promptly updated.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Sciences, or relevant field.
• Fluency in English language, both written and verbal.
• 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably with an NGO.
• Excellent skills in ArcGIS, QGIS, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Be systematic, proactive, innovative, self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Nice to Have:

• Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite preferably InDesign and Illustrator
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Working experience with humanitarian organizations, particularly with NGOs.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
• Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for his/her own actions.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.
• Self-motivation, courtesy, and humility.
• Capacity to work in multicultural environments.