Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Support

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

CTG is looking for a qualified GIS Support Technician for our operations in country.

Role objectives

The Geospatial Information Technician is responsible for delivery of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) & development of GIS applications, services & products, specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Compile large scale operation maps & small scale briefing / report maps.

• Perform collecting processes & evaluate geographic data including vector, raster & thematic data.

• Design, develop, maintain & use spatial databases as well as spatial data management tools.

• Design symbology, templates & other related cartographic & geo visualization products.

• Conduct spatial & terrain analysis studies & the prediction of the effects of terrain, weather & situations on the mission's operations.

• Generate 3D visualization products.

• Produce & maintain web map services & web map applications.

• Oversee the performing of Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC / QA) on all products generated & disseminated by the section, including procedures on all extracted features & retrieved parameters, geo data & maps.

• Conduct satellite imagery processing for remote sensing projects & tasks, i.e. image interpretation, analysis, image classification, rectification, feature extraction, photogrammetric models, etc.

• Planning & overview of field surveys for geospatial data collection & truth verification.

• Ensure the archiving of geographic data & maintaining the mission's geo database system.

• Ensure that data security, data acquisition & data share policies are in place.

• Ensure the archiving & maintenance of map production & map catalogues.

• Assist in the incorporation of innovative technologies in geospatial & remote sensing products & services, i.e. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR) (AR - MR - VR), etc.

• Management of GPS devices & map source software for tracking database.

• As & when required, do the administrative tasks for the GIS unit.

• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Project reporting

This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies

• Maters degree in GIS (Geographical Information Systems) or GI (Geo Informatics).

• Excellent practical & theoretical geospatial information related skills.

• At least 3 years working experience in GIS, remote sensing & image analysis.

• Experience in using remote sensing software such as ERDAS imagine, ERDAS LPS, etc.

• Experience in using open source GIS software & ArcGIS (desktop, server & online applications), experience in PostgreSQL, SQL server enterprise, model builder, geocortex.

• Experience in spatial database management.

• Skills using graphic design software is an asset.

• Skills in the use & application of innovative technologies including AI & XR & related software is an asset.

• English is a must for this role, fluency in Arabic or French can be an added advantage.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Driving licence suitable to drive 4 x 4 vehicles.

• Excellent client orientation.

• The candidate has to have minimum of 3 years of UN field mission experience (essentially in African terrain).

• The candidate should have experience working with military / law enforcement environment.

• The candidate should have experience in managing complex GIS projects.

Team management

This role demands to work with military teams for the field GIS applications frequently.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.