Job Title: Geographical Information Officer
Company: INSO Kenya
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
General:
• Conception, preparation and production of appropriate static- and web-maps for INSO’s informational outputs, under the supervision of the RSA.
• Ensuring dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Conception, preparation and production of maps:
• Identify map information needs in collaboration with the RSA.
• Identify and access map information sources.
• Produce and maintain high-quality, security-relevant static- and web-maps, including: security incident mapping; area of influence mapping; and the production of detailed risk maps for key roads and cities.
• Provide GIS-relevant inputs on field missions intended to gather data for INSO outputs, including maps.
• Work closely with the Database Manager to ensure accurate and regularly updated linkages between GIS maps and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Supervision of mapping systems:
• Maintain a web portal for registered NGOs to be able to access static maps and web-maps.
Qualifications:
• 7-10 years of work experience in the GIS field, including a strong command of GIS software such as ArcGIS, including both static and web-maps, as well as in supporting software such as Excel, Access and/or Foxpro.
• Experience in security and/or political mapping a strong asset. If not, willingness to learn about security-focused mapping, and capability to develop and innovate GIS inputs to best match INSO’s numerous service outputs.
• Capacity to work to tight deadlines, including at weekends if necessary.
• Flexibility in adapting the mechanics and appearance of maps to best suit INSO’s NGO partners.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should apply by sending a comprehensive CV and a covering letter explaining why they are suited for the role and what they can bring to the position to info.ken@ngosafety.org.
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
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