Geographic Information System (GIS) officer – MRED

General Position Summary

The Geographic Information System (GIS) officer is responsible developing a GIS for Managing Risk through Economic Program (MRED). S/he will coordinate with team in MRED Program to provide information and collecting data. She/He must ensure that GI systems and data are fully integrate with Mercy Corps’ M&E system. M-RED needs to have spatial information on hazard, topography and climate change as basic to understand the disaster and climate risk. The spatial information will be displayed as several thematic maps.

This position will be based in Palu in Central Sulawesi with regular visit to the field in the target villages where the environment is largely stable but the living conditions may be rudimentary.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Hazard map on flood and landslide in Sigi District level as BNPB methodology;
• Hazard map on flood and landslide in Kulawi Sub-district as BNPB methodology (including sub-thematic map on slope, type of soil);
• Hazard map in flood and landslide in Dolo Selatan sub-district as BNPB methodology (including 3 sub-thematic map on slope, type of soil, and land use/land cover);
• Producing analyze map;
• Disseminating internally on result of analyzing through displaying information based on geographical references.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree from Geodetic / Geomatics / Geography or other relevant major with Geographic Information System (GIS);
• Minimum 3 years experiences to conduct hazard/disaster mapping, climate risk mapping;
• Familiar with BPBD Methodology on hazard assesment and BMKG information on climate change;
• Have a strong knowledge on GIS and Spatial Analysis;
• Experienced using QGIS or ESRI family Product;
• A strong technical background on geographic information system and proven ability to develop systems for accurate and timely program for data collecting, displaying and sharing the information.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesia is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesua is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesia team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

How to Apply

Please send your CV together with the form on this link with the subject: “Position_MRED_Your Name” to hrd@id.mercycorps.org .

The vacancy will be closed on 01 June 2021 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.

Thank You,

Human Resources Department

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesia