Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer

Job Description

Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer

Company Name: HEKS/EPER (Coxs Bazar)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 26 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 102370 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS, geography, remote sensing, spatial planning or a related discipline.

• 4 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 26 years

• At least 4–6 years of professional GIS experience, preferably in humanitarian/development programmes.

• Strong proficiency in QGIS and/or ArcGIS, spatial databases and geospatial analysis.

• Experience with GPS, mobile data collection, field mapping and data visualisation.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex spatial information into practical programme decisions.

• Experience in Cox’s Bazar/Rohingya response or complex displacement settings is an advantage.

Professional requirements

• GIS and spatial analysis

• Cartography and map production

• Geospatial database management

• QGIS/ArcGIS proficiency

• GPS/mobile data collection

• Data quality and visualisation

• Technical training and coaching

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Communication and teamwork

• Confidentiality and humanitarian sensitivity

Language

• Excellent communication skills (written, and verbal) in English and Bangla

Personal requirements

• Willingness to accept frequent travels

• Flexibility and Stress-management

• Respect for HEKS/EPER mission and values

• Capable to work independently

• Ability to work strategically with multiple stakeholders and diverse team

HEKS/EPER, Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and supports projects to combat hunger, poverty and injustice in 31 countries on four continents. HEKS/EPER also provides emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and armed conflict worldwide and supports the welfare and social work of the Reformed Churches in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. In Switzerland, HEKS/EPER champions the rights and the integration of refugees and socially disadvantaged people. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.

GENERAL CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND:

HEKS/EPER has been active in Bangladesh since 1975 and is registered by the NGO Affairs Bureau. Its development cooperation department mostly focusses on projects in Northern Bangladesh. Humanitarian aid interventions in the Rohingya response are managed directly by the Humanitarian Aid Department from an own office in Cox’s Bazar and field offices in camps.

Since 2017, HEKS/EPER has been implementing humanitarian projects in response to the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh. The Humanitarian Aid Office, based in Cox’s Bazar, directly implements Shelter and WASH projects in Ukhiya and Ramu upazila, supporting both FDMN camps and host communities.

HEKS/EPER has also implemented flood response interventions in Khagrachari to support communities affected by natural disasters.

Currently, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) provides in-kind support to HEKS/EPER for the implementation of shelter projects in the FDMN camps.

Duty station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh; regular travel to selected programme locations including Bhasan Char as required.

Starting date: ASAP

Contract duration: 15 April 2027

Contract type: Full time- Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Manager-MEAL & MIS

Coordinates with: Consortium Team & Partners

Direct line supervisor of: N/A

ROLE PURPOSE:

Provide consortium-wide geospatial analysis and mapping to strengthen evidence-based planning, targeting, monitoring, risk analysis and operational decision-making for integrated Shelter & Site Improvement, WASH and Protection interventions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Main responsibilities

• Consortium GIS, Mapping & Information Management Develop and maintain common consortium GIS standards, databases and mapping protocols.

• Maintain updated maps of programme locations, infrastructure, services, facilities and intervention coverage.

• Produce rapid maps for planning, field operations, emergencies and changing operational conditions.

• Support site-level planning for Shelter & Site Improvement and WASH and protection-sensitive spatial analysis where appropriate.

• Map programme coverage, service gaps, overlaps and underserved locations.

• Support GPS/mobile data collection and integrate relevant spatial datasets.

• Provide GIS technical support, training and coaching to all six consortium members.

• Ensure spatial data quality, consistency, metadata and appropriate data security.

• Participate in relevant GIS/IM/humanitarian coordination forums as authorised.

• Produce maps and spatial evidence for donor reporting, advocacy, coordination and consortium decision-making.

Accountability

• Accuracy and timeliness of GIS products;

• Quality of spatial databases;

• Useful spatial analysis;

• Partner GIS support; and

• Protection of sensitive spatial information.

External Relations, Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate with relevant GIS/IM and humanitarian actors;

• Provide spatial evidence for coordination,

• Advocacy, donor engagement and operational decision-making.

Common Consortium-Service Principle

• The post serves all six consortium members through professional, impartial and timely Secretariat support. It is expected to strengthen partner capacity, facilitate cross-partner learning and avoid creating unnecessary parallel implementation structures.

PSEAH and other organizational compliance

• Strictly comply with HEKS/EPER's Code of Conduct, PSEAH, safeguarding, protection, and confidentiality requirements.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal and household Data of Beneficiaries

• Do not share respondent information, photographs, recordings, case details, or data with unauthorized people.

• Do not collect unnecessary personal or sensitive information.

• Immediately report any safeguarding, PSEA, fraud, misconduct, or confidentiality concern through the approved reporting mechanism.

• Ensure that all interactions with women, children, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups are conducted safely and respectfully.

• Proactively support organization commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity: i) Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, considering the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries ii)Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities iii) Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees iv)Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

• Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.

• incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

General

• Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the organization.

• To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

• Monthly gross 102,370 BDT with other benefits as per HEKS/EPER HR policy