Reach GIS Officer-Nairobi at ACTED

Nairobi
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle,Reach GIS Officer-NairobiKEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the planning and implementation of GIS and remote sensing components in line with the REACH Research Cycles and project objectives.
In coordination with relevant assessment officer(s), support assessment, planning and generation of sampling framework in line with project and program objectives and with IMPACT's research cycle and other relevant guidelines. (MSNA, Cash and Markets, DSRA, HSM and Others)
Conduct spatial verification and quality control during field data collection
Analyze Geospatial data and produce timely and accurate GIS products (Maps, interactive dashboards or Web Maps)
Contribute to remote sensing tasks using tools like Google Earth Engine and support maintenance of existing RS scripts
Ensure proper integration of spatial and non-spatial data and maintain geodatabases
Support validation of GIS products with IMPACT HQ before external release
Document workflows and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, including presenting mapping products at stakeholder forums
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data usage/licensing protocols
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISEAcademic qualificationsBachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial/Geomatic Engineering, Remote Sensing or a related field.Specific Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience in GIS and/or remote sensing roles, preferably within a humanitarian or development context
Proficiency in ESRI suite software (ArcPro, ArcGIS Online)
Should be familiar with remote sensing tools and datasets; understanding climate hazards
Experience with geo-spatial information management and analysis
Knowledge of Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign and illustrator is desirable
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel; knowledge of Python, R & STATA is an added advantage
Experience with mobile data collection (ODK, KoBoToolbox, Survey123).
Ability to work autonomously and remain flexible in case of shifting priorities.
Fluency in English. Swahili/Somali is an asset.

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