Job ID
50866
Job Title
GIS Officer
To work for
The HALO Trust
Country
Syria
City
Edleb
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - IT Software/IT Security
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Not matter
Responsibilities
Geographic Information Systems:
•Create all operational and donor maps for the programme including maps of hazardous areas, accidents, EOD callouts and EORE sessions.
•Work with operations staff to create clearance polygons.
•Maintain and improve HALO’s GIS data set.
•Regularly monitor and ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
•Develop requested changes, updates, and modifications to the data collection tool, Survey 123.
•Production of maps, and other data visualization to accompany donor reports, presentations and for other external publications and uses.
•Use HALO internal data, open source, and other data with Information Management and GIS tools to produce of the presence and impact of mines and other explosives.
Information Management:
•Manage quality assurance (QA) for all operational data and error correction.
•Entering m2 surveyed as an activity on GOIMS on a monthly basis/after survey tasks are approved.
•Maintain internal Information Management systems to ensure accurate and efficient collection and storage across a range of operational data.
•Management of data in HALO’s Global Operations Information Management System (GO-IMS).
•Establishing a clear data flow with stated quality assurance and control mechanisms to ensure accuracy design and implementation of mobile data collection forms and data flows to assist efficient and effective field-level operations.
•Designing and implementing training sessions in the use of physical and digital/mobile data collection techniques.
•Quality control of all operational data from mine clearance, explosive ordnance risk education, explosive ordnance disposal, and other activities.
•Create all operational and donor maps for the programme including maps of hazardous areas, accidents, EOD callouts and EORE sessions.
•Work with operations staff to create clearance polygons.
•Maintain and improve HALO’s GIS data set.
•Regularly monitor and ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
•Develop requested changes, updates, and modifications to the data collection tool, Survey 123.
•Production of maps, and other data visualization to accompany donor reports, presentations and for other external publications and uses.
•Use HALO internal data, open source, and other data with Information Management and GIS tools to produce of the presence and impact of mines and other explosives.
Information Management:
•Manage quality assurance (QA) for all operational data and error correction.
•Entering m2 surveyed as an activity on GOIMS on a monthly basis/after survey tasks are approved.
•Maintain internal Information Management systems to ensure accurate and efficient collection and storage across a range of operational data.
•Management of data in HALO’s Global Operations Information Management System (GO-IMS).
•Establishing a clear data flow with stated quality assurance and control mechanisms to ensure accuracy design and implementation of mobile data collection forms and data flows to assist efficient and effective field-level operations.
•Designing and implementing training sessions in the use of physical and digital/mobile data collection techniques.
•Quality control of all operational data from mine clearance, explosive ordnance risk education, explosive ordnance disposal, and other activities.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, GIS or related Lower level of education with relevant experience may be considered.
•Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience relevant to GIS
•GIS or data management experience within INGO.
•Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
•Ability to work effectively in a team in a culturally diverse environment.
•Ability to work well under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
•Strong communication skills
•Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
•Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
•Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience relevant to GIS
•GIS or data management experience within INGO.
•Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
•Ability to work effectively in a team in a culturally diverse environment.
•Ability to work well under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
•Strong communication skills
•Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
•Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
-All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
-Work within the framework of HALOs core values and standards.
-Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
-Be willing to travel to and work in areas where standards of living may be basic.
-Ensure conduct is appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework
-All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
-Work within the framework of HALOs core values and standards.
-Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
-Be willing to travel to and work in areas where standards of living may be basic.
-Ensure conduct is appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework
-All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Inclusive and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Inclusive and supportive work environment.
About us
HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian organization specializing in mine action. It is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. The organization’s mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods for communities affected by conflict by removing landmines and explosive remnants of war, enabling communities and countries to recover safely.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 09, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 09, 2026
