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• The
  Geographic Information Officer (GIO) should have solid experience with (
  Geographic Information System ( GIS), be self-motivated and capable of
  carrying out tasks from start to finish, collect requirements from those
  not familiar with GIS, lead data quality initiatives and manage
  geodatabases
• Capturing
  the location of disaster risk, hazards and vulnerabilities, as well as
  beneficiary sites and so on using Geographic Positioning System (GPS) tools
  in the within target communities and mapping to facilitate effective
  beneficiary targeting, Disaster Risk identification and Management.
• Conduct
  desk-based data capture (digitizing) to convert paper risk maps to GIS
  dataset

• Support
  in the design, development and setup of the national Society DRM and
  Health GIS unit and integrate the IARP project in the GIS unit;
• Support
  IARP project in data collection, mapping, and preparation of digital maps
  for the project activities at region, district, community scales using
  various GIS soft wares;
• Grow
  the detail and breadth of indicators collected, create and maintain the
  data structures necessary for IARP project GIS data storage;
• Endeavour
  to improve and enhance the database and information sharing infrastructure
  as and when it is appropriate through the development of essential tools
  for loading/transferring GIS data between platform systems;
• Use
  tools to join together different GIS datasets related to FbF & CTP,
  and create new information or investigate patterns, e.g. estimating the
  number of people potentially affected by flooding, or calculating the
  number of potential beneficiaries for the FbF & CTP, and predicting
  cash-utilization patterns based on socio-economic factors;
• Analyze
  and visualize available data to identify gaps/overlaps/needs in project
  activities communicate/disseminate such information and analysis products
  to all those to whom it may be relevant and that require them in a timely
  and useful format;
• Identify
  additional data/analysis/information needs to support decision-making and
  establish additional data collection/processing if required;
• Promote
  information management services across the staff and facilitate capacity
  building through training and coaching of project staff, volunteers and
  wider National Society team in GIS awareness and competencies;
• Assist
  in the preparation of situation reports and communications documents by
  providing maps, graphs and other visual representations of information;
• Review
  data for quality and accuracy and provide National Society with support
  and guidance to enable the NS to reasonably participate in information
  sharing exercises;
• Record
  and store all relevant information and documents to ensure accountability
  and institutional memory on work conducted through technical support to
  URCS HQ and branch for proper identification, documentation and sharing of
  field lessons, success stories;
• Upon
  request from IARP partners, provide or arrange support to the branch in
  order to better realize its mission in the region;
• To
  conduct regular monitoring visits and share the report with the Project
  Programme Manager;
• Other
  duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Geographic
  Information Officer (GIO) job opportunity should preferably hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography or Computer Sciences, with specialization
  in programming and applications skills;
• Postgraduate
  qualification in in GIS, Geography or Computer Sciences, with
  specialization in programming and applications skills will be an added
  advantage;
• Training
  in programming, communication and project management will be an added
  advantage;
• Three
  years’ expertise in GIS data management;
• Knowledge
  of Spatial Data Standards for Facilities Infrastructure and Environment;
• Experience
  in working in consortia as well as in coordination and networking with
  various stakeholders is an advantage;
• Experience
  with implementation of projects with 
  Climate Change and Climate Adaptation measurements components;
• Strong
  experience in large scale Project Management, including narrative and
  financial reporting, financial management, budget preparation control;
• Experience
  in participatory planning and review techniques.
• Core
  Competencies and knowledge           
• High
  level of data and information integrity;
• Strong
  written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation skills;
• Motivation
  and a pro-active attitude;
• Ability
  to translate requirements into working solutions;
• Computer
  skills including the use of complex databases and spreadsheets, and
  specific software such as ArcGIS.
• The
  ideal candidate must be highly numerate and able to analyze data and
  statistics;
• Strong
  capacity building and facilitation skills;
• Ability
  to work well under pressure in a challenging environment with a minimum
  supervision and meeting deadlines without compromising qualities.
• Full
  computer literacy with proficiency in the application of all MS Office
  functions, especially Excel
• Excellent
  English communication skills including proven proficiency in drafting
  official letters and other documents;
• A
  proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks and to
  maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
• A
  mature personality of high integrity with great team working skills, a
  courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;

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