GIS Specialist (RERU) in ACTED

About REACH:

REACH is a unique humanitarian NGO that provides research, data, and analysis to support more effective humanitarian action in crisis contexts. By delivering precise and reliable information on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, REACH’s work informs better aid delivery and more transparent decision-making. REACH is hosted by our sister organization, ACTED, in the countries where we operate.

In Ukraine, REACH has a supportive and closely-knit team of over 60 people, spread across seven offices, all dedicated to producing high-quality research to improve the situation for people in Ukraine. REACH is seeking a candidate with a strong background in GIS to join our growing team as a GIS Specialist.

Reports to:

- IMPACT Senior GIS Manager

- IMPACT Country Representative

Functions

The GIS Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Support the research team on geospatial analysis and involvement of high-quality spatial data.

- Use innovative analysis techniques to inform the humanitarian response in Ukraine.

- Support research by defining the meaningful geographic scope, implementing spatial data quality checks during data collection, and preparing static and interactive maps at the reporting stage.

- Use creative approaches to ensure research is presented in the best way possible, including designing dashboards, web maps, StoryMaps, or other relevant visualizations.

- Ensure operational partners have access to data and findings by conducting presentations and attending meetings.

- Coordinate and supervise the work tasks of the GIS staff within the unit or sub-unit.

Qualifications

Education:

- Education in Spatial Data Science, Cartography, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Natural or Human Geography is desirable but not required.

- At least 2 years of work experience in the GIS/Cartography/Remote Sensing/Information Management sphere is required.

Technical Requirements:

- Experience working with complex geospatial data, automating mapping workflows, and creating visually appealing mapping products is desirable.

- Prior experience in the humanitarian sector is desirable but not required.

- Prior experience using ArcGIS Pro or QGIS is required.

- Experience with GDAL, Python, or R and the ability to automate workflows is desirable.

- Experience in web-mapping, including the development of web-maps using AGOL, Leaflet, Mapbox, or similar tools.

- Fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian, and good spoken English is required.

- Highly motivated and passionate about improving the humanitarian response in Ukraine.

Additional Capacities:

- Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to think creatively in terms of process development and optimization.

- Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities.

- Ability to work independently.

- Attention to detail.

- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Conditions

- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; based on educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance.

- Cosy office in the central part of the city.

- Flexible working hours.

- Medical insurance after 3 months of work.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation for applying to [email address]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join our team and contribute to making a positive impact on the humanitarian response in Ukraine!

**REACH is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.**

Attention!

Per current legislation, individuals subject to military service duty must provide updated military registration documents while being employed

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