GIS Officer-Sudan at ACTED

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. As the GIS Officer for Sudan, you will play a critical role in supporting humanitarian assessment and mapping activities, managing geospatial data systems, and building technical capacity within the organization.

GIS Map Production and Design

• Prepare, conceive, and produce maps based on organizational needs
• Identify map information requirements and access appropriate map information sources
• Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data
• Verify that produced maps meet REACH and partner requirements

Data Collection Supervision and Monitoring

• Conceptualize methodologies for collecting geospatial data in the field
• Organize and supervise GIS field missions
• Monitor accuracy of data collected during field operations
• Cross-check field data, ensure regular updates, and resolve discrepancies

GIS Product Development

• Implement GIS components in approved projects
• Develop map templates and spatial data frameworks
• Contribute to strategic and programmatic development of the country team

Database and Data Management

• Manage and maintain databases for consolidation of assessment-related and GIS data
• Ensure capitalization of tools and procedures related to mapping and databases
• Support the assessment team in collection and management of spatial datasets
• Verify, update, and monitor accuracy of collected data

GIS Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver internal training on data management, GIS, and mapping for ACTED staff
• Provide training on assessment methodologies and geospatial techniques

Technical Support and Solutions

• Identify and implement effective, adapted technical solutions and partnerships
• Provide technical backstopping to GIS/database teams
• Deliver capacity-building support on database maintenance and advanced GIS techniques
• Support collection and integration of spatial datasets with REACH activities