SENIOR GIS OFFICER

THE HALO TRUST Ankara,Gaziantep
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Programme: HALO Turkey

Work location: Gaziantep and Ankara (if registration is secured) with field visits to Siirt and Sanliurfa.

Employment duration: To be decided

Salary range: $1200-1700 per month net

Benefits: 14 days annual leave, pro rata per month (plus public holidays)

Dates:

  • Applications submitted by: Mon 9th Nov 2020
  • Review of applications: Mon 9th Nov 2020
  • Interviews:  Mon 9th – Weds 11th Nov 2020
  • Start date: no later than Friday 16th Nov 2020

 

Introduction

  • The HALO Trust is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian Mine Action non-government organisations (NGO). HALO’s international HQ is in the UK. HALO’s focus is to save lives and restore communities threatened by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW), such as landmines, aircraft and cluster bombs, artillery projectiles, rockets and missiles, and improvised explosive devices. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 8,000 staff in 25 countries and territories.
  • HALO have submitted a proposal to the UNDP for the provision of non-technical minefield survey. The advertised position is contingent on HALO being successful in the tendering process, the outcome of which should be declared in October 2020. The scope of HALO’s proposed project will be to undertake a non-technical survey of Turkey’s minefields that lie in 13 of the country’s southern and south eastern provinces. The project is expected to be completed by November 2022.
  • English is the official language of the programme office, but Turkish is also spoken internally and with our partners.

 

Position and responsibilities

  1. Supervisor: GIS/IM Manager
  2. Subordinates: 3x GIS Assistants
  3. Working Regime:

This position will initially be located in Gaziantep but will relocate to Ankara as soon as an office is established. Occasional field visits to Siirt, and Sanliurfa will be required.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

  • Act as the focal point between the GIS assistants and the Information Manager.
  • Provide all the required training and support to the GIS assistants to perform their tasks.
  • Ensure that the GIS team completes all tasks outlined in the terms of reference accurately and to schedule.
  • During NTS desk assessment support the survey teams in data conversion, if necessary, turn diverse data from different sources into standardized computer formats for use.
  • Provide additional data for surveys teams during field survey as necessary,
  • Assist the survey teams with the preparation of NTS reports and assure the quality of all figures, maps and other data collected and recorded from the field.
  • Check collected GPS data and figures related to minefield (such as sqm area CHA/SHA, coordinates of reference points, etc.) from operations on a daily basis.
  • Quality check figures in operational reports.
  • Under supervision from the Information Manager, assist with the uploading of required documentation onto the server.
  • Supervise and assist with the data entry/uploading and quality checking of the data in the the national mine action database (IMSMA).
  • Assist the Information Manager with the maintenance of the NTS database.
  • Perform any other task related to information management for the project.

 

All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:

  • Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
  • Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
  • Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
  • Travel to other countries (e.g. to other HALO programmes), as and when required.
  • Discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety procedures. 
  • This job description is intended to summarise the main duties and responsibilities of the appointment; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.

Selection criteria

  • Qualification in GIS, computer science, information management or relevant field. A degree is desirable.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years GIS experience with ArcGIS or QGIS, experience with IMSMA considered an asset
  • Database experience (MS Access, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQL queries) considered an asset
  • Experience in mine action sector experience considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • English fluency, both written and oral
  • Microsoft Office literacy
  • Experience with mobile data collection platforms such as Kobo Toolbox, Survey123 or Fulcrum considered an asset
  • A knowledge of IT hardware would be and asset.
  • Ability to multi-task, plan & prioritise tasks effectively, and work calmly under pressure
  • Effective team player, able to motivate and create a strong team spirit;
  • Ability to work and live in potentially challenging and remote environments, and adapt and integrate in different cultures.

Two professional references are required.

Application requirement: covering letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV (maximum 2 pages). The covering letter must explain your compliance against the selection criteria.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy may be filled before closing date.

Position availability depends on project approval.

THE HALO TRUST

The HALO Trust is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian Mine Action non-government organisations (NGO). HALO’s international HQ is in the UK. HALO’s focus is to save lives and restore communities threatened by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW), such as landmines, aircraft and cluster bombs, artillery projectiles, rockets and missiles, and improvised explosive devices. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 8,000 staff in 25 countries and territories.
HALO’s programme in Syria was established in 2016. It is coordinated from a programme office in Amman, Jordan and a sub-office in Gaziantep, Turkey. HALO conducts its project work in Syria through national NGO partners based in Gaziantep. The scope of HALO’s current projects in Syria covers ERW Risk Education, Contamination Impact Survey and Victim Assistance. The size of the Syria programme is currently $3m - $4m per year.

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