Missing Maps GIS Officer

• Location: Czechia, Prague 8 – Palmovka
• Type of cooperation: Fulltime Employment Contract
• Preferred start date: January/February 2025

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world with projects in more than 70 countries. It focuses on providing emergency medical assistance to populations affected by wars, natural disasters or lack of basic health care. 

Mapping and spatial analysis play an important role in MSF’s medical response. To address the lack of accurate, available geo-data that exists in many of the places where MSF works, the Missing Maps (MM) initiative was founded in 2014 by MSF, the American and British Red Cross and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. It is an open, collaborative initiative that builds on the work of  more than 150 000 volunteers all over the world. Missing Maps presents a strong and even growing support for the MSF operations with very positive feedback. 

We are looking for a new colleague on a position Missing Maps GIS Officer that will join a small international team of MM Operations Coordinator, MM Communications Coordinator, consultant and intern. The MSF Missing Maps team collaborates closely with the different GIS advisors on requests for Missing Maps mapping and offers MSF GIS specialists training and advise in all OpenStreetMap related topics.

Missing Maps GIS Officer will be responsible for responding to requests for mapping from MSF project teams, data quality assurance, as well as engagement with advanced mappers and will also collaborate with the MSF GIS Centre – the centre of expertise & services serving the full MSF movement, coordinated from Geneva, and organized as a network of internal and external partners.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Operations support:

• Respond to MSF Missing Maps mapping requests from projects and headquarters, MSF GIS Centre, and other internal partners to make sure requests are met in the most effective way.
• Create projects for remote mapping and field data editing on HOT Tasking Manager, MapSwipe and others as required.
• Mapping & validating (tagging & editing in OSM) on urgent mapping projects – can be with custom imagery.
• Work to raise awareness within the MSF GIS community and share lessons about work of Missing Maps and OpenStreetMap. 
• Integrate OpenStreetMap data collection, editing and tool usage into the MSF GIS Centre training sessions.
• Support anticipatory mapping projects.
• Respond to various questions from community members on HOT Tasking manager, Slack and other platforms.

Data quality activities:

• Train and advise on improving data quality of remote mapping activities conducted through MSF-focused Missing Maps mapping events.
• Conduct final data quality control of completed MSF remote mapping projects.
• Support validation during larger events such as OSM GeoWeek in November. 
• Organize trainings for advanced mapping and validation inside and outside MSF.
• Collaborate closely with the global validator and advanced mapping community via HOT Tasking Manager, Slack and other platforms.

Other:

• Participate in relevant MSF training and groups of practice, giving updates related to Missing Maps.
• Help define the strategic priorities and contribute to the annual plan of action for Missing Maps within MSF.
• Be an active team member working collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

Required:

• A GIS or equivalent degree and/or relevant experience
• Passion for maps and data
• Thorough knowledge of OpenStreetMap (experienced mapper in JOSM & understanding OpenStreetMap data model)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience working with QGIS, ArcGIS, Kobo, Osmand, and related software/tools, and the willingness to learn new software and tools
• Interest in the humanitarian sector and commitment to MSF’s values
• Demonstrable interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• A can-do attitude and ability to work independently and autonomously
• Fluency in written and spoken English (other languages are an advantage)
• Legal entitlement to work in Czechia (residency, valid work visa etc.)

Desired:

• Experience of work with GIS and/or mapping in humanitarian and public health sectors
• Previous experience with non-profit/humanitarian sector
• Experience with delivering trainings and capacity building
• Presentation skills
• Technical knowledge in data management and spatial analysis

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

• Full-time employment contract for one year with possibility of extension
• Flexible working setup and possibility for remote work (coming to work at the MSF CZ office at least once a week is currently required)
• Work for one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world
• International working environment with friendly and experienced teams
• Supportive dog-friendly office space
• Employee benefits in accordance with the MSF's internal remuneration policy: 5 weeks of vacation, sick days, loyalty days, language trainings, professional development, contribution to sport and leisure activities

HOW TO APPLY?

If interested, please send your application to the email address: hr-cz@prague.msf.org with subject “Missing Maps GIS Officer”. Application must include:

• your CV
• your cover letter (you can include anything that you consider important but couldn't fit into your CV)
• map or any other accomplished map-related project you’re proud of

Please note that incomplete applications won’t be accepted.

Applications are open until 15th of January 2025.

NOTE: Selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the application deadline. 

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