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

International NGO Safety Organisation

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
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.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 SPECIFICATIONKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential:
  • 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.
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