GIS Officer- Horn of Africa at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)
International NGO Safety Organisation
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite preferably InDesign and Illustrator
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Working experience with humanitarian organizations, particularly with NGOs.
- 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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