Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, ACTED started its activities in 2017 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sectors of Site Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Protection, Information Management, Drain Monitoring & Intervention, Emergency Preparedness Response in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 
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All staff is required to abide by and observe :

• NGO Child protection policy
• NGO Code of conduct
• NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
• NGO Data Protection Policy
• Non-discrimination policy
• Transparency, integrity, and accountability
• Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
• Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
• Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassment principles and guidelines
• Confidentiality

Data Collection, analysis, and Mapping:

• Develop data collection tools for Geo-spatial data collection from the field
• Collect spatial and non-spatial data from different primary and secondary data sources. Where necessary, plan primary data collection through appropriate methods (e.g. remote sensing, collection of GPS points as part of field assessments, etc.)
• Conduct process monitoring in the field during assessments
• Conduct data cleaning, data validation, thematic/statistical and spatial analysis and geoprocessing tasks
• Generate maps as per the request and needs of projects
• Liaise with relevant authorities, United Nations (UN) agencies, Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders at the national/hub/district level on issues related to GIS.
• Maintain all regular standard GIS products and activities under minimal supervision

Information Management:

• Design, develop and manage database along with dashboard & track progress of the project through IPTT (Indicator Performance Tracking Table). Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis.
• Produce and update information products such as reports, charts, and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline.
• Generate project’s knowledge documents which include lesson learnt, most significant changes/success stories, case studies
• Join the IM team in terms of technical and field support during assessment
• Track and document IT materials of IM Department and troubleshoot IT related problems

Capacity building/Training:

• Facilitate sessions/ training for capacity building of the field staffs especially on Data Collection Softwares
• Provide training on map installation, navigation, point identification and digitization

Key Skills:

• GIS-Geographic Information System (ArcGIS/QGIS/SAGA, Google Earth Engines, Field map)
• Mobile Data Collection- (mWater/ODK/KOBO/ONA, Google Form)
• Data Analysis (SPSS, Excel, Google Sheet)
• Data Visualization (Power BI/Tableau)
• RDBMS (relational database management system)-MySQL/SQL
• Programming Language: R/Python/C, C++

The candidate must have the following educational degree ;                                                                          

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Rural Planning-URP, GIS, Geography and Environment, Statistics

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• 03 years working experience in NGO/INGOS/UN specially in the field of GIS, Information Management at humanitarian context
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with field teams, local authorities, and local communities
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field
• Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and three references. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attached with e-mail)

Please send your application by 11 January 2024  to the following addresses: by e-mail: actedbgd.hr2@gmail.com

Please write in the subject line of your application “Application for GIS Officer-IM”. Ensure a working phone number is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that application material is not returnable.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply