GIS Expert - Consultant

Objectives

CARE International in Lebanon is establishing a digital platform which links different humanitarian stakeholders in Lebanon together.  Within the scope of this project, CARE is hiring a GIS expert who will be responsible of creating maps to be published on the platform.

Deliverables throughout the consultancy:

• ​​​​​Coordinate with project team and local organizations, collect data, and create maps accordingly.
•  Collect Demographic and geographic data from several sources
• Provide a Lebanese base map
• Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and data collection equipment.
• Perform research to obtain and expand existing datasets
• Gather and report on GIS data and determine how data sets are best utilized through GIS
• Compile geographic and demographic data from many sources
• Compile data for statistics to incorporate into documents and reports
• Analyze and model relationships between geographic data sets

Consultant Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Engineering, Landscape Architecture and any other relevant degree.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of MDC Tools such as Kobo, ODK, Survey 123, ArcGis Collector is a plus
• Knowledge about GIS, QGis, ArcGis, Missing maps, QGIs, Open street maps, or other related tools is a strong plus
• Previous experience in humanitarian field is a strong plus
• Familiar to digital and IT world
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organizational skills
• Fluent in English and Arabic (speaking/reading/writing)

Competencies

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Extensive experience interacting with and relating to humanitarian professionals and international stakeholders
• Previous experience in similar consultancies, preferably on digital platforms
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the civil society context of Lebanon and the humanitarian sector in general
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong internal relationships and networks.
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative and international environment

PSEA and Child Safeguarding

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.