We are currently looking for a GIS Officer to support our team in Somalia.

Department: REACH

Position: GIS Officer

Contract duration: 6 months

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Starting Date: 1 December 2023

REACH has been operational in Somalia since 2012, providing information management support to humanitarian actors in a complex environment through assessment capacity, GIS services and support to Cluster IM practices. Projects have included tri-cluster assessments in support of the WASH, Shelter and Education Clusters, support to Food Security response analysis, and development of a Shelter Cluster M&E Framework.

REACH Somalia is looking to expand information support to the humanitarian response in several key areas, including IDP settlement profiling and monitoring, multi-cluster needs assessments, durable solutions and improved remote data collection. Key strategic aims are to increase geographic and sectoral coverage and to enhance advocacy capacity through strengthened data collection and information targeting.

Under the line management of the Senior GIS Manager, the GIS Officer is responsible for the application of geographic information systems, including relevant aspects of research design, support in designing data collection tools, ensuring (spatial) data quality, geo-spatial analysis, drafting of maps, and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems.

The GIS officer will provide technical inputs in all stages of the research cycle. They ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. The GIS Officer will also be responsible for developing and implementing a continuous capacity building program for national and international team members, and (when relevant) for providing trainings to partners.

• Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar position. Experience in humanitarian settings highly desirable.
• Academic background Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master degree in relevant discipline;
• Research skills Demonstrable experience with geo-spatial information management and analysis. Excellent spatial analysis skills
• Software skills and knowledge of remote sensing tools Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS pro, QGIS. Demonstrated experience using GEE, demonstrated experience with R or python for remote sensing and or geospatial analysis.
• Security environment Experience in high-risk context as well as ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment required.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the Horn of Africa region is desirable;
• Language skills Fluency in English required;
• Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;
• Level of independence: Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with teams across different bases;
• Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;