It & Gis Officer

Overall purpose of the job   To act as the technical data focal point on all issues related to the data infrastructure and applications. Work directly under the CD line management and support the TOM in developing departmental applications and solutions (Reporting, IT, GIS...). Support the CD in developing a program of work around information management and offer GIS and mapping services to all operational staff. This includes providing technical support to TFMs, FOMs and site supervisors in their operational tasks.   Principal responsibilities   Data collection, consolidation and management   1-      Developing reporting forms in close relation with the CD, TOM and PO. 2-      Maintaining and developing reporting networks ensuring accuracy of submitted data. 3-      Data collecting, controlling and validating, in order to provide information output. 4-      Data consolidating and organizing in database for ease of access and management.   Information Technology   1-     Setup client software, grants and maintain access rights, data backup and providing support for the enterprise management system. 2-     Responsible for maintenance and backup of the organization’s internal development servers. 3-     Responsible for maintaining and keeping the organization’s telecommunication systems running with minimal downtime. 4-     Prepare IT budget and monitor spending appropriately. 5-     Support of desktops, laptops, routers, switches, cables and servers. 6-     Monitor and produce reports of internet usage for the CD/TOM. 7-     Liaison with the global IT for issues related to networking, LAN, internet connections and remote dial up. 8-     Evaluate new hardware and software to meet MAG requirements. 9-     Maintain inventory of internal equipment and software to meet MAG requirements. 10-  Responsible for dealing directly with all IT suppliers which meet with MAG HQ requirements. 11-  Provide technical support to all MAG staff. 12-  Responsible for the specifications, ordering and installations of hardware and software. 13-  Ensure data and network security. 14-  Support of MAG IT facilities for seminars and conferences. 15-  Provide documentation of the IT system to the CD and MAG HQ.   Data Processing and communication   1-     Data interpreting and reporting within internal and external reports to the CD and TOM. 2-     Preparing and developing the MIMS (MAG Information Management System). 3-     Providing support for the preparation and publication of external reports.   Managing the Geographic Information System   1-     To promote and develop the use of GIS and GE around the program. 2-     Act as head of GIS and GE: able to provide advice, guidance and training on its general use to the operations department. 3-     Liaise with the completion officer and other departments to capture existing information for use within the system, including establishing procedures to maintain the data. 4-     To document and maintain work procedures instructions by CD. 5-     To purchase and tools and equipment needed for the GIS and GE enhancement, and keep a close communication with ESRI for support. 6-     To support MAG HQ, local teams, RMAC and the LAF when required and offer the needed support.