Senior Gis Officer-Data Analysis/ghraphics

Overall Purpose:  Working as an important member of a diverse team, the Senior GIS Officer is involved in the production of maps and the analysis of data through validating and ensuring the quality of the work of data entry assistants and data collectors. Project Overview: In response to the Syrian Crisis and the resulting influx of refugees into Lebanon, Medair is mapping Informal Settlements in the Bekaa Valley and coordinating the mapping of other agencies in Lebanon Major Duties and Responsibilities: Communication Communicate with Senior GIS Officer- Data Management to discuss mapping plans and issues Coordinate and communicate data collection with other mapping agencies Communicate with UNHCR field offices on the creation of maps and other products from the IAMP data set Assist other Medair teams to use the Mapping data to support their work Communicate problems or issues to the Information Management Project Manager Coordinate and conduct trainings on mapping processes for other humanitarian agencies As required, representing Medair in IM meetings in Zahle or Beirut   Data Management Assist with data collection  planning and modality with the Senior GIS Officer- Data Management Assist with the implementation of daily data management procedures Reviewing the ArcGIS Online Platform Assist with the monitoring of data collected by Medair and other partners Assist with ensuring proper archiving of project data   Data Analytics Review all project data sets to provide recommendations for analytics Discovery and highlighting of changes in sweeps, nationally, governorate, and district Develop products from the analytics that can be shared externally to donors and other NGO’s to promote coordination and advocacy for Informal Settlements                                                               Reporting Creation of maps for partners, donors, and other Medair teams Assist with the development of Medair Cartography Standards Assist with monthly, quarterly, and final reports as requested  Management Assist in the management activities of Data Entry Assistants Assist in the overall management of IAMP project Person Specification 2 years post graduate working experience with significant experience of GIS data manipulation Knowledge of other GIS software (Web App Builder, Scripting, MapSource, ERDAS imagine, global mapper, QGIS, Google Earth, API maps etc) Familiarity with programing languages (C++, Python, HTML 5, JavaScript, SQL, Oracle, etc) Strong working knowledge of spoken and written Arabic and spoken and written English.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Technical aptitude to pick up digital data collection methods Strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages Team-player with good interpersonal skills. Willingness to support others and to share workload. Aptitude for capacity building. Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols. Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks Able to take initiative in project decisions and able to enforce procedures. Able to set clear objectives to staff and to delegate Commited to consultative and servant-minded leadership. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages