We are currently looking for a Junior GIS and Remote Sensing Officer to support our team in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt):

Position:                      Junior GIS and Remote Sensing Officer

Contract duration:         6 months 

Location:                     Amman, Jordan

Starting Date:               2nd December 2024

COUNTRY PROFILE

Following the attacks on 7 October 2023, and Israel’s subsequent aerial and ground operations in the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) has deteriorated markedly. The 2.2 million residents of the Gaza Strip are facing severe humanitarian challenges, with urgent needs that must be addressed to avert further loss of life. Additionally, the hostilities in Gaza have heightened tensions in the West Bank, impacting freedom of movement, livelihoods, and the broader humanitarian context.

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives is planning a range of research activities to support an evidence and needs-based humanitarian response. In previous years, IMPACT Initiatives has facilitated inter-agency Multi-Sector Needs Assessments (MSNA) as well as sector-specific research in the oPt.

POSITION PROFILE

IMPACT is seeking a candidate with technical background in the GIS/Cartography/Remote Sensing sphere. More specifically, the candidate should have knowledge on analysis of satellite imagery with different spatial and spectral resolution. The candidate should understand concepts of cartographic design and have some experience in presentation of the results of spatial analysis using mapping products.

Under the supervision of the GIS Officer, with technical guidance from the HQ Remote Sensing Specialist, the Junior GIS Officer is responsible for supporting geospatial analysis and mapping to support research products for oPt. The Junior GIS RS Officer will support the oPt team in the application of geographic information systems, including relevant aspects of research design, support in designing data collection tools, geo-spatial analysis, and drafting of maps. In coordination with the relevant Managers and Specialists, the Junior GIS Officer is required to support assessment planning in line with project and program objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines.

CONDITIONS:

• For this position, salary between 1’980 CHF and 2’040 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD
  NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in a guesthouse.
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
• Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application using the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In case you encounter challenges using the application form, please contact us via [email protected]