GIS Analyst and Trainer

6 months FTC, full time

Remote – ideally 4 days WFH, 1 day Southampton based office

Potential travel to the project implementation countries to deliver training courses

Salary: £34-37k PA (Pro rata) DOE

Our client, Flowminder Foundation is a Swedish non-profit organisation whose mission is to improve population well-being among vulnerable people in low- and middle-income countries. They provide high-value decision support through data science solutions in the development and humanitarian sectors.

Flowminder is part of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) led REACH Consortium, funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The REACH programme is delivering immunisation services in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. Powered by a network of global and local partners, the REACH Consortium works to extend services to those beyond the reach of government systems and ensure that no child, wherever they live, is left behind.

They are now looking for a GIS Analyst and Trainer in preparation for a mass rollout of data products in the REACH project, including microplan support maps, that teams on the ground will use to plan and deliver vaccinations at new outreach and mobile locations. This role will assist with the production of these data products and provide capacity strengthening to ensure that end users are able to utilise them to best effect.

You will be responsible for a combination of GIS analytical, communication and training tasks, including the design and delivery of training materials.

GIS Analyst and Trainer, the role:

Training:

• Understanding and use GIS outputs; supporting in building an enhanced understanding of user need among the various partners in the project; developing training materials and resources for use in face-to-face and online/remote/distance training and capacity strengthening, e.g. webinars, videos, presentations, manuals; delivering training sessions (in person and online) and building the capacity of local partners

GIS Analysis:

• Collaborating with Spatial Data Analyst on analysis workflows, data management and generation of data products; assisting with country data gathering/sharing from relevant agencies and sectors; processing available geo-referenced datasets; developing and supporting visualisations; producing presentations, reports, documents for delivery of analyses to different audiences; providing ad-hoc geospatial expertise to project partners

Coordination and Engagement:

• Working closely with the UK-based Project Manager to support the coordination of Flowminder’s activities across the project countries; building and maintaining excellent relationships with in-country stakeholders

GIS Analyst and Trainer, the applicant:

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline (geography, social statistics, geographic information systems)
• Excellent skills in GIS software e.g. ArcGIS and/or QGIS
• Experience in using and managing geo-referenced data
• Professional knowledge in data analysis, statistics, or data-related fields
• Confident in designing and delivering training, ideally in GIS analysis and/or statistical analysis and/or demography
• Experience in reporting analytical findings and in data visualisation
• Ability to work well in a team and independently and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An interest in working on humanitarian and development data-related challenges with genuine desire to see the outputs of your work improve the lives of vulnerable populations

Desirable:

• Willingness to explore emerging methods of online training delivery
• Good understanding of low and middle-income country contexts
• Experience working with government agencies and on humanitarian and development data-related challenges
• Contributions to the development of software solutions for data-related activities
• Ability to write well-documented, maintainable code (python, R, etc) and use version control software (including git)

GIS Analyst and Trainer, the benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 20 days paid sick leave in any 12-month period (pro rata)
• Opportunity to join a dynamic, flexible and supportive environment

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Flowminder Foundation in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.