GIS Assistant
Nairobi
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Nairobi
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
- Meteorology, Geology and Geography
- Population matters (trends and census)
- Closing Date: Closed
Job Summary
The GIS Assistant will support in the development of maps for different reports and donor proposals. The GIS assistant shall take lead in participatory mapping during field research. He/ She shall also support in preparation of tools for data collection, support in data collection, analysis and compiling of reports.
Responsibilities:
Map development
- Take lead in participatory mapping during field research
- Prepare maps for donor reports and research reports
- Produce maps and data for Programs and Projects
- Participate in proposal development by producing maps for the proposals
- Support grants and programme teams during proposal development upon their request in relation to GIS initiatives.
- Create infographics, diagrams and illustrations for Regional and Country Office teams as requested.
Data management
- Prepare mobile questionnaires for field data collection
- Collate and organize data collected
- Analyze and compile a report of the analysis
- Develop and maintain databases
Training
- Train members of staff and project teams on the application of GIS
- Train project teams on participatory mapping
Reporting Arrangements
The GIS Assistant will report to the Regional Technical Manager and Global Conflict Analysis Advisor.
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Requirements
- A university degree in a field relevant to armed violence reduction, geography, statistics or GIS mapping
- Extensive experience of using GIS mapping platforms
- Strong qualitative research skills
- High degree of computer literacy, advanced user of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+)
- Good interpersonal working relationships
- Strong planning skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail, Flexibility and professionalism
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficiency in SPSS or other quantitative data analysis tools
- Experience working on issues related to conflict prevention and management
Conditions
Availability: June 2018
Duty station: Nairobi , Regional Office
Contract: National contract in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Kenya.
Application
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the position, no later than 3rd June 2018.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.
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