GIS and Data Officer

Job Description

Title: GIS and Data Officer

Company Name: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ B.Sc in IT Software, GIS, Data analysis.
∎ Master's Degree IT Software, GIS (preferred)

Job Context:
∎ Assignment: Under the supervision of the REACH Senior GIS Officer (International), the GIS and Data Officer will assist in coordinating with external partners, developing and implementing data collection tools, supervising the field teams, analyzing the Data, and producing research outputs. The GIS and Data Officer will be based in the ACTED/REACH Cox`s Bazar office.
∎ Chain of Command:
∎ Under the authority of Senior GIS Officer (international)
∎ Working Relations: Internal relations -
∎ REACH Research Manager
∎ REACH Assessment Officer
∎ REACH Field Coordinator
∎ REACH Field Assistant
∎ REACH Team Leaders/Enumerators
∎ ACTED Logistics
∎ ACTED Security Manager

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Functions: Duties are split between two main task: GIS and data analysis. The ratio of GIS to data analysis tasks are flexible according to the skills of the applicant.
∎ GIS:
∎ • Producing maps for reports to support the REACH Assessment Team.
∎ • Use GIS software to samples points/locations for upcoming assessments.
∎ • Develop map products related natural hazards to inform planning and development within the refugee camps.
∎ • Perform secondary data analysis on geospatial data. E.g. assessing hazard exposure, facility / infrastructure / population counts, assessing suitability of facilities for the population they serve (e.g. distances to facilities, population per facility etc.).
∎ • Provide ad-hoc support to external partners producing maps and GIS products to assist with the refugee response and wider projects.
∎ • Maintenance of an ArcGIS Online platform for data visualisation and dissemination.
∎ • Manage data updates to ensure that the latest datasets are used in products and that all data is organised clearly and securely.
∎ Data Analysis:
∎ • Work alongside Assessment Officers to clean and quality check incoming assessment data in R and Excel.
∎ • Support the Assessment Team by running and developing R scripts for data analysis and monitoring.
∎ • Ensuring the quality and accuracy of REACH data as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information;
∎ • Advanced candidates would be encouraged to contribute to the development of R tools, scripts and packages that streamline work flows of both the Bangladesh and Global REACH teams.
∎ • Varied data analysis and processing related to natural hazards - e.g. checking for correlation and links between weather data and hazard incidents; plotting plots and charts for data visualisation.
∎ • Advanced candidates would be encouraged to explore interactive data visualisation tools such as R Shiny.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Fluency in written and spoken English.
∎ Must have experience with GIS software (QGIS and/or ArcMap) for visualisation. Experience working with geospatial data for analysis would be a benefit.
∎ Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of MS Office programs and google sheets.
∎ Knowledge of R or Python would be advantageous.
∎ Knowledge of Tableau would be advantageous.
∎ Positive attitude and desire to learn/develop skills (particularly in relation to R & GIS).
∎ Goodwill and positive attitude to complete tasks.
∎ Good at working within a team and ability to communicate clearly with colleagues in different units.
∎ Ability to work independently and to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
∎ Attention to detail to ensure the production of professional products.
∎ Experience in data visualisation and communication.

Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2021

Company Information:
∎ 4 Mar 2021
∎ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Category: Research/Consultancy

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Source: bdjobs.com