Project Officer (GIS / IMO)

About the role

The Project Officer will manage day‑to‑day information on explosive ordnance and remnants of war (ERW). The role focuses on collecting, validating, analysing and sharing GIS data to support operational planning, partner coordination and national capacity building.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality thematic hazard maps, operational maps, dashboards and other GIS products using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Experience Builder.
• Develop and maintain GIS datasets, web maps, interactive applications and mobile data collection tools (Survey123).
• Conduct spatial analysis to inform technical assessments, reporting and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Support the Technical Advisor and national counterparts with hands‑on GIS training, mentoring and technical assistance.
• Plan, organise and deliver training programmes on GIS, IMSMA Core, Survey123 and related tools; prepare training materials and user manuals.
• Compile, clean and analyse project datasets; create factsheets, infographics, dashboards and statistical summaries for quarterly, annual and donor reports.
• Translate technical documents and training materials between English and Somali and provide interpretation during meetings and workshops.

Required profile

• Proven experience in GIS for humanitarian or security‑related projects.
• Ability to train and mentor national staff on GIS and information‑management tools.
• Strong analytical skills for data cleaning, spatial analysis and report preparation.
• Fluency in English and Somali for translation and interpretation.

Required skills

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Experience Builder
• ArcGIS Survey123
• Spatial analysis and map production
• Data visualisation (dashboards, infographics)
• IMSMA Core information‑management system
• English‑Somali translation