Date Posted: 28 Dec 2012
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) has invited applications from qualified and deserving candidates for the job/vacancy of GIS/ Data Base Officer. Location of this job will be based in Iraq. This job is on contractual basis for 6 months and is likely to commence ASAP.
Qualifications
– Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently. In addition Impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality are imperative;
– Good command of GIS software (especially those used by ACTED), Excel, Word and Database software such as Access or Foxpro. Familiarity with other information and data sources related to GIS to be recommended to ACTED for better GIS practices would be an asset.
– Understanding the nature of the work carried out by programs is necessary for ensuring the relevancy and usability of the maps produced. Therefore a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a good understanding of ACTED programs, innovating GIS activities and developing new GIS components for proposals is essential;
– Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate: The GIS Manager must be inventive and eager to improve his or her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities
– Ability to travel to the field for data collection, cross-checking the data and provide training to field staff;
– Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities.
Conditions
– Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
– Additional monthly living allowance
– Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
– Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
– Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
Submission of applications
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref : GISO/IRA/SA
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