GIS Officer NGO Jobs – IMPACT Initiatives
Organization: IMPACT Initiatives
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.
Job Summary: Under the functional supervision of the U-Learn Research Manager and technical supervision of the GIS/Data Specialist, the IMPACT GIS Officer will be responsible for managing the processes and outputs related to GIS products, remote sensing, and other data tasks, including web applications. The GIS Officer will provide support on all U-Learn research cycles, including methodology design, data quality assurance, analysis, and spatial verification, through the development of automated systems and the functional management of GIS (GISO) and Database Officers (DBOs). The GIS Officer will ensure the implementation of GIS and DB activities including preparation, implementation, and follow-up, and ensure sufficient quality and compliance with internal procedures, with technical support from the GIS/Data Specialist.
The position will be based in Kampala. In close coordination with the U-Learn Research Manager and GIS/Data Specialist, the GIS Officer is responsible for:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure GIS functions within Research Cycle by working in close coordination with assessment staff
- Ensure that assessments are planned in line with GIS input and support.
- Identify available GIS data to inform secondary data review.
- Ensure GIS requirements of research cycle/assessments are met.
- Develop geo-spatial analysis of assessment areas to be used, as relevant, in developing daily assessment plans, field movement plans, and accompanying operational maps for field teams.
- Support development of quantitative sampling frames and ensure that collected data is geo-referenced, enabling the production of maps and related products.
- Facilitate data cleaning and analysis automation process for assessments. Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data.
- Work with assessment team to identify key spatial trends in assessment data or data gaps.
Produce and review GIS products (including maps and web products) to standalone or incorporate into other outputs
- Work with GIS/Data Specialist and assessment team to identify map information needs based on project objectives.
- Work with GIS/Data Specialist and assessment team to identify narrative and key findings related to spatial analysis to communicate in output.
- Identify and access map data sources to provide additional context to analyses and outputs.
- Create high quality maps, inforgraphics, and dashboards/interactive maps as needed in close partnership with assessment team and in line with IMPACT global guidelines.
- Review and validate all GIS and spatial analysis products prior to IMPACT HQ review
Support training and capacity building of GIS and Database staff
- Manage 1-2 GIS/Database Officers, providing daily support, training, and capacity building to support career development.
- Build overall GIS and data analysis/automation capacity of team through formal and informal trainings.
- Provide regular support and technical backstopping to all GIS/Database staff members.
- Work with the GIS specialist, technical focal points, and IMPACT HQ members to identify and implement best GIS, remote sensing, and other technical practices.
- Participate in regular meetings with GIS and database staff to assess progress on research cycles and review/track progress of work plans
- Provide oversight in GIS procedures regarding GIS data management and organization, data security, file sharing, output tracking, and asset management
Confidentiality and Data Protection
- The 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Master’s degree in GIS, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field. M.S. level statistics courses in R required
- Advanced experience analyzing complex data with R and/or Python required, preferably related to a humanitarian context
- Advanced experience with QGIS and ArcGIS required
- Advanced understanding of database management required
- Previous experience with java-script, Tableau, and mobile data collection preferred Excellent team management and capacity building skills;
- Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Fluency in English is required;
- Previous experience in East Africa is desired;
- Ability to work independently.
Conditions
- Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
- Monthly living allowance provided in country by IMPACT’s partner ACTED
- Food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on grade level, contract length, and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.