Reach GIS Officer-Nairobi

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Company Details
Name:ACTED
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: 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, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Their 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.
Job Description

KEY 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 EXPERTISE

 

Academic qualifications

 

Bachelor’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.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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