CORE TASKS

STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION

• Co-lead the design of IMPACT’s global GIS & Remote Sensing Strategy, and ensure successful delivery through the development of guidelines, tools, and learning materials

GLOBAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

• Produce global products in line with IMPACT’s standards and strategic priorities (exact scope and priority areas of focus to be defined)

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE AND CAPACITY SHARING

• Provide technical backstopping and support for the successful implementation of relevant research and analysis programmes; including:

• Guide global and country teams on planning and design in line with project objectives and IMPACT’s GIS & Remote Sensing guidelines

• Support with the drafting and review of research ToRs, with a specific focus on the analysis plan, data management plan, and key remote sensing and geospatial analysis methodologies

• Support with the production and review of relevant analysis outputs

External engagement

• Support with the development, maintenance of global partnerships, including:

• Coordination with UNOSAT for the planning and procurement of services and satellite imagery

• Representation in relevant meetings/ Working Groups and presentation of research findings to third parties to enhance their use and impact

• Promote active use of datasets, GIS products, and research findings by partners and the broader humanitarian community for their decision making.

ADDITIONAL TASKS (ON AN AD-HOC, BY NEED BASIS)

• Provide other support for the implementation of IMPACT programmes as needed (e.g. data processing and analysis, technical supervision and capacity strengthening support), including in-country or remote surge to support to country teams

• Proactively monitor best practices and emerging innovations in remote sensing, and as relevant, undertake research and development to incorporate innovative techniques into IMPACT’s work

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

BACKGROUND

• Excellent academic qualifications, preferably a Master degree or higher related to GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography or Environmental sciences

• At least 5-6 years of relevant work experience with remote sensing and geo-spatial analysis

• Fluency in English; fluency in French or Spanish also an asset

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Integrity i.e. commitment to acting professionally while holding oneself and others accountable by operating with transparency and taking responsibility for one’s actions

• Learning i.e. commitment towards personal and professional growth through a perspective of learning and thinking creatively

• Resilience i.e. ability to effectively maintain focus on professional objectives while adapting and demonstrating flexibility as contexts, requirements and circumstances change

• Interpersonal skills i.e. ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with others, internally and externally

• Collaboration i.e. ability to work cooperatively with others from a diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints, engaging effectively internally and externally

• Producing quality results i.e. operationalize objectives in an organized manner, delivering results on time and to a high standard of quality

• Problem solving i.e. ability to use analytical and critical thinking to form sound judgments and inform evidence-based decisions

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategy implementation Strategy Setting i.e. ability to create a clear and compelling strategy and course of action relevant for the context

• Global research and analysis Research Planning i.e. ability to formulate appropriate research questions and methodologies based on the information landscape and the available resources

• Geospatial Analysis i.e. ability to process spatial data for making calculations, identify spatial patterns, and relationships, including design and implementation of complex analysis (hot spot analysis, raster multi-criteria analysis, etc.)

• Remote Sensing i.e. ability to follow remote sensing related procedures and processes, identify suitable tools and data sources, and perform relevant analysis, including intermediate-advanced working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro imagery processing tools and Google Earth Engine

• Communicating Data i.e. effectively translate and disseminate research findings through accurate and effective research outputs

• Mapping Visualisation i.e. ability to make maps that effectively communicate clear and accurate information, and advanced working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro

• GIS Data Management i.e. ability to manage and use GIS data while maintaining data quality, including ability to work with a wide range of GIS databases

• Technical guidance and capacity sharing Facilitating Learning i.e. ability to nurture professional growth and individual learning in others

• External engagement Writing with Impact i.e. ability to write formally in a clear, structured, and compelling manner for external stakeholders

• Speaking with Impact i.e. ability to speak formally in a clear, structured, and compelling manner to external stakeholders

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, gross salary between 5’800 CHF and 5’957 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 489 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.

• Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT

• Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments

• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.

• Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens

• Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis.