Geographic Information System Program Coordinator
Philippine Red Cross
- Mandaluyong, Philippines37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, PhilippinesMandaluyongMetro ManilaPhilippinesPhilippines
- Full timeFULL_TIME
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Job Description
- Download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable
- Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identify, and correcting errors or omissions in the data
- Catalog and inventory GID data including metadata creation
- Input, update and maintain GIS database including back-ups and also linkages to other databases
- Perform GIS spatial analysis
- Create map layouts and views and generate maps and reports
- Desk-based data capture (digitizing) to convert paper maps to GIS datasets
- Initiate or train others to capture GIS data in different formats using Global Positioning Satellite equipment, electronic data recorder, digitizers and other means
- Improve troubleshoot applications and train others in the use of these applications.
- Facilitate planning meetings and workshops when required
- Track and monitor any GIS-related concerns of DMS
- Monitor the VCA Digitalization activities in chapters and ensure smooth implementation of work plan activities
- Coordinate with NHQ and chapter staff relating to GIS related work including Digitalization initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
- A graduate of any four (4) years course
- Knowledge of different data collection methodologies
- Knowledge of and ability to understand information management practices and procedures
- Experience in training, coaching, and capacity building
- Proven skills to analyze statistical information
- Ability to translate planning - specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, vice versa
- High level of written and spoken English is required.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
- Strong computer proficiency.
- Knowledge of GIS is desirable
- Experience with implementing and reporting DM programs and activities desirable
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Associate / Supervisor
- Job Category
- Public Service and NGOs
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Once in a while
- Office Address
- 37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
About Philippine Red Cross
The Philippine Red Cross has a long and proud history of offering humanitarian services around the country with its origins dating back to 1899. The organization was formally recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross and admitted to the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (now known at the Federation) in 1947. As the premier humanitarian organization in the country the Philippine Red Cross is committed to providing timely, efficient and responsive humanitarian services to the most vulnerable.