Job Description
Reference No: REC/019/26
Location: Based in Addis Ababa and requires approximately 70% travel to GOAL Ethiopia’s field offices in South Omo.(for Two months)
Administrative Reporting line: ICSP Team Lead
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Number of Posts: 1
Due to the urgency ,applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
General Description
GIS and Geospatial Mapping Advisor
Advisor position is to collect, manage, process, analyze, and visualize geospatial data to support evidence-based rangeland and integrated watershed management planning under the PLACE project. The Advisor will work closely with GOAL Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa and South Omo teams to undertake GIS-based mapping, digitization, spatial analysis, and development of geospatial databases and planning products in accordance with organizational standards and donor requirements.
The position holder will provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job support to project team members in collecting and validating the required field information for mapping and digitizing four communal rangeland units and eight integrated watershed management units. The Advisor will work closely with the PLACE project team in South Omo and receive technical backstopping from the GOAL Ethiopia Country Office in Addis Ababa to ensure the accurate collection, processing, analysis, and effective use of geospatial data and information. Under the guidance of the Project Manager and in coordination with relevant technical backstopping staff, the Advisor will lead the development of geospatial datasets, maps, and planning products for all four rangeland units and eight watershed management units, capturing the broader grazing landscapes and complete relevant sub-watersheds beyond administrative boundaries where necessary
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Responsibility #1: GIS and Geospatial Planning and Mapping (80% of time)
Lead GIS mapping, digitization, and spatial analysis of communal rangeland and integrated watershed management units across PLACE project operational areas.
Collect, process, analyze, and manage geospatial data using ArcGIS, GPS, remote sensing, and other appropriate technologies to support natural resource management and spatial planning.
Map and geo-reference communal grazing areas, rangeland boundaries, seasonal grazing patterns, livestock mobility and migration routes, water resources, watersheds, land use, infrastructure, settlements, market routes, service facilities, and other natural and human-made features relevant to pastoral livelihoods.
Conduct and support field surveys, ground-truthing, and spatial data validation, ensuring that mapping captures broader grazing landscapes and complete relevant sub-watersheds beyond administrative boundaries where necessary.
Support the development and application of GIS-based systems for natural resource management, monitoring, and early warning of climate-related shocks, where relevant.
Ensure geospatial outputs reflect community priorities, government planning requirements, and relevant existing systems and initiatives
Job Responsibility #2: Geospatial Data Management, Quality Assurance and Reporting (10% of time)
Maintain accurate and well-organized geospatial databases and documentation for the target rangeland and watershed units.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of geospatial data, analyses, maps, and other GIS outputs through systematic quality control.
Deliver timely maps, spatial datasets, and geospatial products to inform project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Job Responsibility #3: Technical Support and Capacity Building (5% of time)
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and practical training to the PLACE team and relevant government partners on GPS data collection, GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization to support participatory rangeland and integrated watershed management planning.
Strengthen government partners’ capacity to manage and apply geospatial data and technologies for natural resource management and land-use planning.
Job Responsibility #4: Other Duties as Assigned (5% of time)
Adhere to GOAL Ethiopia's organizational policies, principles, and program objectives.
Represent GOAL Ethiopia professionally and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
Education:
A bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s degree, in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, or a related field.
Experience:
Desired:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required:
Proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Strong commitment to participatory approaches, gender equality, inclusive engagement, and sustainable natural resource management.
Demonstrated proficiency in ArcGIS and geospatial data analysis; knowledge of other GIS software, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis tools is an advantage.
Experience using GPS-enabled mobile data collection tools, such as KoboToolbox or ODK, for georeferenced field data collection and ground-truthing is an advantage.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, government institutions, customary leaders, and pastoral communities, with flexibility to undertake fieldwork and deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines.
COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Demonstrates analytical thinking, innovation, and proactive problem-solving in addressing geospatial planning challenges.
CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The GIS and Geospatial Mapping Advisor is expected to work closely with the rangeland management planning advisor, and the PLACE Program teams in the field, as well as other GOAL staff/project and partners staffs.
ASSIGNMENT DURATION
WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
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This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change, revise, omit, and add in part /in whole this document any time without giving any reason thereof.
REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:
GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.
A chance to develop tangible experience.
Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.
How To Apply
Apply through the following link: www.ethioiobs.net
