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COOPI is looking for a GIS Expert in Malawi

  • COOPI has been working in Malawi since 1999; its intervention in the Country covers different sectors in order to pursue an integrated and sustainable development through climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and reduced extreme poverty.
  • In Malawi, COOPI is part of a consortium, lead by the Belgian Red Cross Flanders, who is implementing the project “Strengthening Resilience to Disasters in Urban and Rural Malawi” – ECHO, and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).

Responsibilities

The DRR GIS Expert is intended to support the enhancement of Information and Data Management capacities of National and Local Authorities in Malawi in the framework of the project. The DRR GIS expert will have to accomplish:

  • In collaboration with the Project Manager support the definition of the project strategy; ensure coordination with Consortium Partner and services providers; support effective and constructive institutional relations with national and local stakeholders involved;
  • Support the initial and final baseline survey related to the information management system for DRR;
  • Ensure GIS application in analysis of relevant science-based information to create hydro-meteorological and climate related hazard specific decision support products for utilization by stakeholders at all levels (community, district and National governments);
  • GIS application in hydro-meteorological and climate hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment and potential impacts to different sectors (agriculture, water resources, urban development and infrastructure, natural resources and environment management, etc.) based on subject specific information in order to design appropriate disaster risk reduction interventions to suit all levels (community, districts and National governments);
  • Support the creation of web-geoportal for DODMA and Generate / prepare GIS maps and dissemination of relevant information to specific stakeholders at all levels;
  • Package scientific and technical information in assessing hydro-meteorological and climate risk as well as identify information gaps;
  • Ensure the respect of International standards for Metadata production;
  • Support the analysis and data collection through Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV);
  • Provide resource inputs in development and delivery of training & capacity building programs on the subject to enable user institutions and communities to translate hydro-meteorological and climate hazard risk information and apply decision support tools for DRR;
  • Support Project Manager in advocating for the integration of hydro-meteorological and Climate hazard risk reduction information in development planning process and mainstreaming;
  • Assistance in improving data and information flow between district and national levels;
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager aimed at achieving project’s objectives and results.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in subjects such as Disaster Management, Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering, Land use planning, Environmental Engineering, Cartography & cadastral mapping or other related fields with strong background in GIS/RS applications;
  • At least 3 years’ experience in GIS applications in Disaster Risk Reduction and generation of related information;
  • Experience in training and capacity building;
  • Knowledge and experience with GIS-related applications including ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, and QGIS and/or others;
  • Experience with the presentation of map products in a variety of mediums (reports, atlases, public outreach);
  • Experience with spatial analysis and modeling;
  • Experience developing web-based GIS applications;
  • Knowledge and understanding of GIS, GPS and cartographic principles;
  • Knowledge and skills involving UAV remote sensing and satellite imagery manipulation;
  • Familiarity with and commitment to practice effective data management procedures and standards.

Soft skills

  • Self-motivated, pro-active and takes initiative;
  • Demonstrated ability and plan and organize work and time independently;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Strong desire to learn, undertake new challenges, must a creative problem-solver, must have self-confidence, willingness to work hard, good sense of humor but with seriousness about the quality and excellence of work.

Plus

  • Knowledge of Chichewa and/or former experience in Malawi;
  • Respect of Humanitarian Principles and COOPI’s Ethical Code.

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  • Job City Lilongwe
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We are an independent Italian NGO founded in Milan by Father Vincenzo Barbieri on April 15 1965.

For 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

Today we are present in 24 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, with 150 humanitarian projects reaching almost 2,400,000 people. Since 2006 we have been providing food, education, health and protection to thousands of children in 8 countries through our child sponsorship programs.

Since 1965 we have helped 100 million people, through 1,600 projects in 63 countries, employing 4,500 expatriate and 55,000 local operators.

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian Non-governmental Organization for Cooperation and Development, founded by Father Vincenzo Barbieri in 1965. Over the last 50 years COOPI has aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty and supporting population affected by wars, socio-economic crisis or disasters in order to encourage resilience and sustainable development. COOPI is currently involved in 24 countries in Africa, Middle East Latin America and Caribbean with 150 humanitarian projects that reach nearly 2 million and 400 thousand people.

It stands at the international level for: - the care of maternal and child malnutrition; - food security interventions; - protection of war victims (women, girls subjected to abuses by armed groups and child soldiers); - the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples; - the introduction of renewable energy; - disaster risk reduction.

Every project aims to protect women, children and environment. The financial statement is certified by an audit company. 2014 final budget is more than € 30 million and 600 thousand, 93% of which was used for interventions in the Southern World and 7% to fund the Organization. The funds come mainly from institutional donors, above all from the European Commission. Since 2006 it has also been involved in the Child Sponsorship Programme in 8 countries, providing food, education, health and protection to 2,712 children. COOPI employs 125 expatriates and 3,800 local operators. In Italy it employs 50 employees, 15 co-workers and 653 volunteers. From 1965 to 2015, COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale has helped 100 million people in 63 Countries, by employing 55,000 local workers in 1,600 projects.

Vision

COOPI aspires to a world without poverty, a world in which the ideals of equality and justice, sustainable development and social cohesion can be achieved, thanks to the coming together and cooperation of its peoples.

Mission

Through the commitment, motivation, determination and professionalism of its staff, COOPI aims to contribute to the process of fighting poverty and developing the communities with which it cooperates all over the world, intervening in situations of emergency, reconstruction and development, in order to achieve a better balance between the Global North and the Global South, between developed areas and deprived or developing areas.

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0 USD Lilongwe CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI is looking for a GIS Expert in Malawi

  • COOPI has been working in Malawi since 1999; its intervention in the Country covers different sectors in order to pursue an integrated and sustainable development through climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and reduced extreme poverty.
  • In Malawi, COOPI is part of a consortium, lead by the Belgian Red Cross Flanders, who is implementing the project “Strengthening Resilience to Disasters in Urban and Rural Malawi” – ECHO, and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).

Responsibilities

The DRR GIS Expert is intended to support the enhancement of Information and Data Management capacities of National and Local Authorities in Malawi in the framework of the project. The DRR GIS expert will have to accomplish:

  • In collaboration with the Project Manager support the definition of the project strategy; ensure coordination with Consortium Partner and services providers; support effective and constructive institutional relations with national and local stakeholders involved;
  • Support the initial and final baseline survey related to the information management system for DRR;
  • Ensure GIS application in analysis of relevant science-based information to create hydro-meteorological and climate related hazard specific decision support products for utilization by stakeholders at all levels (community, district and National governments);
  • GIS application in hydro-meteorological and climate hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment and potential impacts to different sectors (agriculture, water resources, urban development and infrastructure, natural resources and environment management, etc.) based on subject specific information in order to design appropriate disaster risk reduction interventions to suit all levels (community, districts and National governments);
  • Support the creation of web-geoportal for DODMA and Generate / prepare GIS maps and dissemination of relevant information to specific stakeholders at all levels;
  • Package scientific and technical information in assessing hydro-meteorological and climate risk as well as identify information gaps;
  • Ensure the respect of International standards for Metadata production;
  • Support the analysis and data collection through Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV);
  • Provide resource inputs in development and delivery of training & capacity building programs on the subject to enable user institutions and communities to translate hydro-meteorological and climate hazard risk information and apply decision support tools for DRR;
  • Support Project Manager in advocating for the integration of hydro-meteorological and Climate hazard risk reduction information in development planning process and mainstreaming;
  • Assistance in improving data and information flow between district and national levels;
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager aimed at achieving project’s objectives and results.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in subjects such as Disaster Management, Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering, Land use planning, Environmental Engineering, Cartography & cadastral mapping or other related fields with strong background in GIS/RS applications;
  • At least 3 years’ experience in GIS applications in Disaster Risk Reduction and generation of related information;
  • Experience in training and capacity building;
  • Knowledge and experience with GIS-related applications including ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, and QGIS and/or others;
  • Experience with the presentation of map products in a variety of mediums (reports, atlases, public outreach);
  • Experience with spatial analysis and modeling;
  • Experience developing web-based GIS applications;
  • Knowledge and understanding of GIS, GPS and cartographic principles;
  • Knowledge and skills involving UAV remote sensing and satellite imagery manipulation;
  • Familiarity with and commitment to practice effective data management procedures and standards.

Soft skills

  • Self-motivated, pro-active and takes initiative;
  • Demonstrated ability and plan and organize work and time independently;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Strong desire to learn, undertake new challenges, must a creative problem-solver, must have self-confidence, willingness to work hard, good sense of humor but with seriousness about the quality and excellence of work.

Plus

  • Knowledge of Chichewa and/or former experience in Malawi;
  • Respect of Humanitarian Principles and COOPI’s Ethical Code.
2019-10-01

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