Annonce postée par : ImpactInitiatives (jobs(a)impact-initiatives.org)
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BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH
REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives
and ACTED) and
the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose
is to promote
and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian
community’s decision
making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH
facilitates
information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and
situation
assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery;
(c) provision of related
database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation
manages several
initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data
collection,
management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an
international NGO
whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two
organizations have a strong
complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from
ACTED’s operational
support on its fields of intervention.
We are currently looking for a REACH GIS Manager to support our REACH team in Iraq
Department: REACH
Position: REACH GIS Manager
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Erbil, Iraq
Starting Date: ASAP
POSITION PROFILE
Under the supervision of the IMPACT Iraq Country Focal Point and of IMPACT’s HQ in Geneva,
the REACH
GIS Manager will be responsible for managing all processes and outputs related to REACH
GIS, products and
data, as well as information management systems, including web applications, in country.
He/she will ensure
regular communication with REACH assessment teams in country and with IMPACT HQ. He/she
directly
supervises all GIS staff and contributes to the development and implementation of REACH
strategy in Iraq.
During his/her mission, the REACH GIS Manager will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under
the direct
responsibility and management of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates for all
Administrative,
Security, Logistics and Finance issues. S/he will therefore fully abide to ACTED’s
Security, HR, Administration
and Logistics rules and regulations
FUNCTIONS
In coordination with the IMPACT Country Focal Point, the REACH GIS Manager is responsible
for (1) the
management of GIS-related functions in the REACH research cycles, (2) for the management
of the GIS team,
as well as supporting (3) external relations and (4) the development and implementation of
REACH strategy in
Iraq. More specifically:
1. Management of GIS functions within Research Cycles
1.1 Assessment Preparation and Planning:
- In coordination with the assessment manager/focal point(s), ensuring that assessments
are planned in
line with project and program objectives and with REACH’s research cycle and other
relevant
guidelines;
- Identification of available GIS data to inform secondary data review, in coordination
with the
assessment team;
- For each assessment, ensure contribution to and review of draft ToRs with a specific
focus on the
analysis plan, and related mapping, as well as data management plan;
- In coordination with Assessment team, co-construct qualitative and quantitative data
collection tools,
ensuring GIS requirements of research cycle/assessment are met;
- Develop geo-spatial analysis of assessment areas to be used, as relevant, in developing
daily
assessment plans, field movement plans and accompanying operational maps for field teams;
- In coordination with relevant assessment officer(s), support construction of
quantitative sample;
- Keep track of progress and delays of all GIS and relevant data- and
information-management tasks
throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified problems are reported by
writing and
orally in a timely manner.
1.2 Data Collection
- When relevant, ensure that support is provided by the GIS team for the identification
and training of
enumerators for primary data collection;
- When relevant, ensure that support is provided by GIS teams in overseeing data
collection, in line with
agreed TORs (including their Annexes), including spatial verification and validation as
part of daily
assessment checks;
- Ensure that collected data is geo-referenced, enabling the production of maps and
related products;
- In coordination with the assessment team, ensure that all changes in data collection
that lead to a
modification in the agreed TORs are documented; and that the IMPACT Country Focal Point
and
IMPACT HQ are informed and agree on the modifications.
1.3 Data Management & Analysis
- Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management
Guidelines, and with
the ToRs (data management plan Annex);
- Ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded;
- Ensure spatial analysis conducted on collected data as per ToRs;
- Ensure that data and its spatial analysis are validated by IMPACT HQ before product
drafting stage;
- Ensure that data and its analysis do not contain personal information and are validated
by IMPACT HQ
before sharing to external parties;
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the
confidentiality and
protection of collected information.
1.4 GIS Products (including maps and web-products)
- Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data;
- Ensures that the produced maps meet the requirements of IMPACT and concerned partners;
- Ensure regular communication maintained with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for
GIS
products;
- Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate GIS products, which comply with IMPACT’s
guidelines;
- Review all products before they are sent to IMPACT HQ for validation;
- Ensure that all GIS products are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release;
- When relevant, in close coordination with IMPACT HQ, ensure regular maintenance and
update of web
GIS products;
- In coordination with the IMPACT Country Focal Point, manage the identification of
satellite imagery and
analysis needs in country, and liaise with IMPACT HQ on the procurement of UNOSAT services
and
satellite imagery.
1.5 Product dissemination and evaluation
- In coordination with IMPACT’s Country Focal Point, promote the dissemination of GIS
products in line
with IMPACT Guidelines and Research ToRs;
- Ensure the strictest confidentiality of data and data processes. He/she will actively
take measures to
prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data;
- In coordination with IMPACT HQ, ensure that GIS products are uploaded in relevant data
portals, as
specified in Research ToRs;
- In coordination with IMPACT’s Country Focal Point and with the assessment team, ensure
that lessons
learned are gathered and documented at the end of each research cycle.
2. Management of GIS Team
- Conduct regular meeting with all international and senior national GIS Team members to
assess
progress in all research cycles and to review work plan;
- Bilateral management of international and senior national GIS team members, including
(in
consultation with IMPACT country focal point) the conduct of appraisals, as well as
participation in
staff career management;
- In coordination with Country Focal Point, conduct induction for new staff members,
including training in
basic GIS, data and IM competencies;
- Support to the IMPACT Country Focal Point in the development and implementation of
capacity
training plans for GIS team members;
- Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping;
- When relevant, support Country Focal Point in staff appraisal and recruitment process.
3. External relations
- Under the coordination of the IMPACT Country Focal Point, ensure that relevant partners
are consulted
and involved in the preparation of GIS products;
- In coordination with the IMPACT Country Focal Point, engage in relevant technical fora
in country (e.g.
IM/GIS working groups);
- In support of the IMPACT Country Focal Point, engage with other organisations engaged
with the
maintenance of spatial data in Iraq, ensuring IMPACT Geodatabases are up-to-date and in
line with
Common Operational Datasets (CODs) and Fundamental Operational Datasets (FODs)
- In coordination with the IMPACT Country Focal Point, support the presentation of GIS
products to
relevant third parties, to enhance their use and impact;
- Ensure that external communications with technical GIS/IM partners and key stakeholders,
including
relevant UN agencies, local and national government, and NGOs has been conducted and
documented
as appropriate;
4. Strategy Development and Implementation. The GIS Manager will participate and actively
contribute to
the development of the REACH strategy in Iraq, in support to the Country Focal Point. In
particular s/he will
support in identifying and concretising:
- GIS gaps in country
- Synergies with other GIS and IM actors
- Dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of our GIS and IM work
- Support in the preparation and follow up of country level internal strategic workshops
and plans
- Engagement with IMPACT HQ in global level GIS priorities
5. Others
- Other tasks as requested by supervisors.
Key performance indicators
- Ensure compliance with relevant GIS guidelines
o Mapping guidelines are systematically followed, in particular:
- Map templates consistently used
- Map validation process respected
- Ensure adherence to research cycle TOR
o GIS products support the research as designed and align to the analysis plan envisioned
o Data is handled according to the arrangements specified in the data management plan
- Ensure nternal communication protocols followed
o Regular communication is maintained with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for GIS
products
o Problems related to specific assessments are reported by writing and orally in a timely
manner
- Ensure maps produced in a timely and accurate manner
o Average number of days between end of data collection and internal product validation
o Total number of maps receiving final validation
- Human Resource management
o Retention rate among supervised national and international staff
o Progression in performance of supervised staff
6. Confidentiality and Data Protection
The REACH GIS Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected
and related processes.
He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information
and data belonging
to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master degree in relevant discipline;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- At least 4 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian settings;
- Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
- Excellent team management skills;
- Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental
requirements;
- Prior knowledge of the region an asset
- Fluency in English required, French is an asset
- Ability to operation Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software.
- Ability to operate SPSS or related statistical programming an asset
- Ability to work independently
CONDITIONS
- Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship,
security, and
performance are considered for pay bonus
- Additional monthly living allowance provided in country by IMPACT’s partner ACTED
- Food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance
(depending on
contract length and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
Please use the following link to apply:
https://www.impact-initiatives.org/work-with-us/vacancies/reach-gis-manager/
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