About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes equality and inclusion, and mitigates the impact of COVID-19.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position.

Job Title:      Senior Project Officer – Data Management and Geospatial Analyst

Band:                      VIII

Required number:       One

Department:            Programing-RFSA

Employment Term:   Definite term (i.e. up to September 7, 2026)

Reports To:             Program Manager I-ICT4D

Country/Location:    CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Application Deadline:   October 14, 2023

Job Summary:

At RFSA, our Data Management and Geospatial Analyst is at the forefront of leveraging satellite imagery to drive key organizational and project decisions. You'll be combining your deep knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, and satellite data to provide actionable insights within RFSA. You will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) activities related to  GIS, remote sensing, and satellite data and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the GIS, remote sensing, and satellite data for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. You will ensure all spatial data is managed in line with CRS and USAID BHA data protection guidance. You will also guide the timely and accurate collection of data using RFSA digital  tools and ensure the quality of data in the respective platforms reflects facts in the field.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Source, process, and interpret high-resolution satellite imagery. Integrate satellite data with other spatial and non-spatial datasets, ensuring its integrity, quality, and accuracy. Organize, maintain, and update GIS and remote sensing databases within Ifaa.

• Conduct advanced spatial and imagery analyses to detect patterns, trends, and anomalies. Combine diverse data sources, including satellite imagery layers, to create comprehensive datasets.

• Design and produce comprehensive maps and charts that incorporate satellite imagery. Generate satellite imagery products tailored to the specific audience or project needs.

• Create spatial models using satellite imagery to simulate and predict real-world scenarios and provide solutions and recommendations based on these predictive analyses.

• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, or clients to tailor geospatial and imagery projects. Present findings through detailed reports and visual presentations, recommending informed actions.

• Stay updated with the latest in GIS, remote sensing, and satellite imagery technologies and methodologies. Engage in professional workshops, conferences, and training sessions that emphasize satellite imagery.

• Organize and lead the implementation of digital data and device management initiatives as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

• Guide the timely and accurate collection of data using RFSA digital tools and ensure the quality of data in the respective platforms reflects facts in the field. Where RFSA uses manual data gathering formats, you will ensure all the data is timely digitized to respective digital applications.

• Supervise digital data collection and perform ad-hoc inspections of data management devices and processes at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.

• Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities associated with device management and digital data collection to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.

• Ensure project documentation for device management and digital data collection is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Geo informatics, Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field or a bachelor’s degree with more than five years experience in GIS, remote sensing.

• Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of digital data collection tool digitization, device management, data visual development and MEAL system in an INGO sector.

• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and satellite imagery platforms.

• Familiar with data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, Survey123, Kobotoolbox)

• Strong understanding of remote sensing tools, techniques, and satellite imagery interpretation.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ethical handling of data, with a commitment to privacy and confidentiality.Experience working with partners using participatory approaches

• Experience in capacity building of partners and frontline/field based staff and communities on GIS & ICTs

 Personal Skills

• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings

• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment

• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills

• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

 Required/Desired Foreign Language: English

 Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: None

Internal: COP, DCoP Programming, MEAL and Youth/Gender, Managers, MEAL Senior Officers; and CRS Ethiopia MEAL Managers, CLA Advisor, and ICT4D Manager

External:  Implementing partner organizations, Government staff managing respective MIS, other organizations working on ICT4D

 Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

·       Trusting Relationships 

·       Professional Growth 

·       Partnership 

·       Accountability 

 Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Certification

This is to certify that the contents are correct and complete and that the duties and responsibilities described are required for the proper accomplishment of the functions:

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link: CLIK HERE and attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline October 14, 2023. You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer