International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) - Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: GIS Officer
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Under the supervision of the INSO Information Manager, the GIS Officer will be responsible for conception, preparation, and production of appropriate static- and web-maps for INSO’s informational outputs and ensure dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO’s Incident Database.
Key Objectives
- 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 information team on the migration and operation of INSO Incident Database system.
- Provide support in production of any other visuals like graphics, flowcharts, mind maps etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor's Degree in Geography, 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 Pro, QGIS and Microsoft Office tools.
- Be systematic, proactive, innovative, self-motivated and detail oriented.
Nice to Have:
- Be systematic, proactive, innovative, motivated and have attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Working experience with humanitarian organizations, particularly with NGOs.
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to identify issues, analyse 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.
Application Closing Date
4th March, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using "GIS Officer" as the subject of the mail.
Applications should be in English and include:
- Updated CV
- A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.
Note
- Please do not send any additional information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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