Annonce postée par : CartONG (admin(a)cartong.org)
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* Apply before: 3rd of September 2021
This position is for you:
If you are passionate about the beauty of the map product, its complexity and variety
and its added-value!
If you have the appetite on different types of subjects, challenges and different
technologie
s regarding the maps.
If you like this extra-mile where a beautiful map can make the difference
If you are interesting into adoption of new tools, evolution of practices and
organizational collective evolution as a professional domain per say
If you have a strong interest in understanding humanitarian and development
organizations’ needs and constraints and delivering targeted quality solutions to field
operations as well as headquarters.
If you enjoy discovering and testing new technologies and have a creative and
resourceful mind.
I. Presentation of the organization
Founded in 2006, CartONG is a French "H2H" (Humanitarians to Humanitarians, i.e.
an NGO working in support of other NGOs) non-governmental organization specialized in
mapping and information management support for humanitarian and development organizations.
Our core expertise is geographic information, but we have extended it other the years to
other technologies (mobile data collection, information management, remote sensing,
drones, participatory mapping, etc.).
We support international aid organizations, NGOs and public authorities by providing
tools, services & trainings that allow them to better plan, implement and evaluate
their programs, therefore improving the impact of humanitarian aid in favor of the most
vulnerable. We focus on training local staff and collaborating with local communities, in
order to provide projects that are sustainable and tailored to the needs and priorities of
the people we are seeking to assist.
We work with local, national and international organizations, in particular NGOs
specialized emergency response and development as well as UN agencies; MSF, UNHCR, AFD,
Terre des Hommes, etc.: complete list here. CartONG is a fast growing & dynamic
organization, gathering around 30 international staffs and 50 active volunteers.
Our headquarters are based in Chambéry - a short train ride away from Geneva and Lyon and
their international airports. Chambéry is a vibrant student and family city with many
great bars and restaurants, located in the heart of the French Alps and surrounded by the
Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges.
We are currently looking for a GIS and Change Management Officer to join our team.
Contract Type: starting with fixed-term contract (CDD) of 12 months with the objective
of making it permanent if wished by both parties
Start Date: September 2021
Location: Chambéry (France)
Salary: calculated with CartONG’s salary grid based on experience, 39 hours/week
contract (35 h + 4 extra hours paid)
Other benefits: additional health insurance & public transportation monthly pass
covered at 50% by employer
II. Position
Based mainly at the headquarters of the NGO, your position will be divided in 2 lots.
First half of your time will be dedicated to the team managed by our external partner. You
will be directly reporting to the head of services. Your assignment will be on
Communication and Change Management activities in order to support adoption of GIS
Products and Services. You will be developing strategy to maximize adoption of new tools
and ways of working, both by GIS staff and stakeholders. Maintaining the balance between
a rational, analytical approach of Change Management on one hand, and communication soft
skills, will be key to understand risks, opportunities and actions momentum. You will
develop and implement a communication strategy regarding promotion of GIS within partner
organization.
Second half of the position will be dedicated to CartONG mapping team. You will be
directly reporting to the GIS Project manager and working closely in collaboration with
other GIS officers and technical lead.
In this context, your assignments are:
Communication and Change Management Officer
Analyze GIS stakeholders' groups
General CM strategy to improve GIS knowledge and literacy
Adoption strategy per product and user group
Adoption strategy for new ways of working
Communication strategy
Provides communication material & icons
Participates to the design of Products and ensure visual consistency
GIS Officer
Produce static and online maps, using templates and style
Support relevant maps and resources harvesting and feed of catalogs
Improve and diversify type of maps produced
Improve the contents, formats and processes of maps creation, static and online
Follow up with the partner on technical aspects if applicable
Technology watch for future developments
Write technical documentation
Improve and systematize data collection, data mining and integration of GIS data in
the database.
Implement quality control process for static maps produced within the team and by
partner staffs in the field.
Provide technical support for partner staffs in the field.
Other activities
Participate to activities supporting CartONG's associative mission whenever
possible and relevant: exchanges with the Board and other members including during
get-togethers and green days, involvement in internal trainings, support to volunteer
projects, support to projects concerning the whole organization
Contribute to events and workshops organized by CartONG such as the GeOnG forum
Participate proactively to the association's communication by writing news, blog
posts and other products, as well as representing CartONG during tech-oriented and/or
humanitarian events and conferences
You will go to Geneva or other locations, and might travel regularly in Europe and
periodically for short field missions. The position requires availability and flexibility,
two characteristics inherent in the context of emergency humanitarian organizations (late
work, rush situations).
III. Profile
Academic background: Master's Degree or equivalent in GIS or a related field.
Experience: 2/5 years in the development and implementation of GIS solutions
Knowledge and Experiences:
Good knowledge of the wide range of GIS solutions: from mapping to servers through web
mapping and database management
Ability to quickly understand partners’ needs in order to translate them into
requirements and to enjoy finding the best technical solution, including benchmarking
& testing
Strong relational skills allowing you to interact with a wide range of actors and
units within the partners’ organization (technical, communication, management, etc.)
Required skills:
Graphic sensitivity and creativity
Force of proposal, spirit of mutual aid
Ability to overcome technical problems
Rigor, autonomy, flexibility and curiosity
Self-initiative
Leaderships skills
Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
Flexible and adaptable
Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
Recommended Skills:
Forward looking with a holistic approach
Excellent active listening skills
Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
Continually assess product quality and release readiness
Autonomous but enjoying team work.
Appetite for beautiful maps
Interest in humanitarian issues and understanding of the humanitarian work
environment: rapidly changing needs and requiring responsiveness
Curiosity and open to new technologies, processes and tools.
Languages: Good level in French and English required (min. B2)
Tools/Platforms:
ESRI Tools: ArcGIS Pro mandatory
QGIS an asset
Graphic/Design software (Illustrator, Inskape..), strong asset
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs including community exchange tools
Applications (CV and letter of intent) to be submitted via online form by September the
3rd:
http://cartong.org/content/application-form
Please make sure to select the correct position title when submitting your application.
CartONG reserves the right to close the recruitment earlier if sufficient and satisfactory
applications are received.
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