LS02602
GIS SPECIALIST
Level 8
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Logistics Coordinator/ GIS Mission Referent / Project Coordinator (If in project)
Reports to (Functional)
GIS Mission Referent / GIS Advisor / GIS Regional Referent
Job Family
Logistics and Supply
Main Purpose
Ensuring the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the project or mission's geographical information systems products & services, according to MSF protocols and standards in support to operations.
Accountabilities
- Ensuring the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of geographical information system.
- Liaising directly with sector responsible to identify GIS needs and developing appropriate GIS products.
- Identify support opportunities and priories requests for GIS products and services in close collaboration with the supported sector responsible.
- Managing the development, quality control and reproduction of products in appropriate formats for users. Using and advocating for GIS standards.
- Ensuring the quality and sharing of the geographic data produced in their area of work to best contribute to the global MSF GIS Master Data Base.
- Support line manager in acquiring necessary authorization for data creation and acquisition at country level and/or local level when needed.
- Maintaining and expanding project GIS database for use in GIS and to create analytical products.
- Carrying out assessment and feasibility studies in their area of responsibility, to provide line managers with alternatives and possible solutions to challenges concerning GIS.
- Promoting GIS on Offer and providing training to staff with simple GIS tools.
- Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines.
- Performing delegated tasks as defined in their job description and according to the line manager.
Education
University diploma in Geography, Geomatics, Geographical Information System or other University diploma including a strong GIS component, or relevant experience
Experience
- At least two years practical experience in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Experience in managing data collection, entry and maintenance
- Previous experience with MSF or other INGOs is an asset
Language Level Description
B1 Independent User
Threshold or intermediate
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Technical Skills
This job doesn't have technical skills.
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates loyalty, awareness and respect for MSF’s values
- Expresses his/her interest by talking/asking/giving informed opinions about MSF’s activities.
- Expresses he/she wants to work with MSF because of its principles and mission.
- Overtly expresses his/her satisfaction at belonging to MSF and defends MSF’s social mission.
- Refers to beneficiaries* when speaking about his/her own work.
- Always transmits a positive image of MSF in front of both colleagues and external people.
- Translates the principles of MSF into actions.
Behavioural Flexibility
Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation
- Accepts decisions which are not completely in line with his/her personal opinions.
- Is flexible in applying and adapting procedures.
- Adapts his/her behaviour to the characteristics of the interlocutor and/or situation.
- Learns from problems and difficulties, becoming more competent at resolving similar situations in the future.
- Looks for adaptable solutions in order to achieve objectives.
- Reassesses priorities when circumstances change, focusing on objectives.
Stress Management
Understands other people’ s stress
- Has an understanding attitude towards other people’s mistakes and shortcomings.
- Gives calm and polite answers and repeats them patiently if necessary.
- Uses techniques or plans activities to manage his/her own stress.
- Responds and acts constructively in conflictive situations.
Results and Quality Orientation
Works towards objectives, preserving established standards
- Perseveres until the objectives of the job and the team have been met.
- Complies with the procedures, processes and rules set by MSF.
- Is aware that the purpose of his/her job is to meet the specified objectives.
- Is autonomous.
- Mobilizes resources.
- Analyses problems and constraints.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Shares information and coordinates with team and/or others
- Shares significant information in a timely manner and actively seeks the opinion of team members or others through empathetic communication.
- Allows others to question work/input if this leads to improvement.
- Coordinates with other team members to ensure that common objectives are achieved.
- Shows interest in and empathy with team members.