Organization: Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 13 Oct 2017
Contract duration: Full-time 40 hours per week over a 7 month period
Projected start date: 23 October, 2017
Reports to: Country Manager, Tanzania
About HOT
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is a US-based NGO and global community of thousands of volunteers working together to use maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. As the world’s preeminent participatory mapping NGO, HOT has fostered a global mapping community composed of more than 40,000 people with ground operations in five countries. When major disaster strikes anywhere in the world, HOT rallies this global network to create the maps and data that enable responders to reach those in need.
HOT has collaborated with the World Bank in Tanzania since 2015 as implementing partner for the community mapping component of the Ramani Huria (“Open Map” in English) program. During this time, HOT has trained nearly 500 young people in open geospatial data and participatory mapping methods through a partnership including Ardhi University and the Tanzania Red Cross Society. Starting in September 2017, HOT has partnered with IREX on the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu aims to empower communities to make better, more evidence-based decisions to improve their lives. Through partnerships and collaborations with local communities, Data Zetu works with stakeholders to build skills and develop digital and offline tools that make information accessible to everyone.
About the Position – Community Mapping Supervisor
The Community Mapping Supervisor will lead HOT’s mapping, data collection, and training activities on the Data Zetu project. This includes supervising remote mapping, on-the-ground data collection, and capacity building activities involving a team of six junior spatial data entry staff.
Responsibilities
Plan and organize large-scale data collection campaigns in coordination with partner organizations
Implement data collection forms using OpenDataKit Collect, OpenMapKit and other mobile data collection tools
Provide technical guidance and expertise on participatory mapping and OpenStreetMap
Develop and provide training in OpenStreetMap and related tools to local partners including CSOs, CBOs, NGOs, government, universities
Oversee, train, and supervise a team of 6 national staff, student interns and community volunteers
Communicate about project activity, including assisting with regular blogs posts and (social) media updates
Analyze geospatial data and produce visually compelling maps and analysis methods that can be shared with partner organizations
Organize periodic community mapping events and nurture the growth and sustainability of the Tanzania OpenStreetMap community & open data ecosystem
Assist in project report writing and translation as necessary
About You
Care deeply about the mission: passionate about humanitarian / development work demonstrated through prior professional or volunteer experiences
Proficient written and spoken English and Swahili
At least 2 years professional experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Preferred)
Experience in GIS and spatial data analysis
Clear vision of participatory data collection methods and community involvement, preferably using OpenStreetMap
Experience running training sessions, workshops or teaching
Strong organisational skills
Strong communication skills, including advanced written and spoken English
Proven ability to work independently and lead activities
Able to travel and work for days or weeks at a time in Kyela and Mbeya, Tanzania
Additional desirable skillsets:
Experience in disaster response, open data or open source strongly desired
OpenMapKit, OpenDataKit, or Kobo Collect experience
Sector expertise in disaster risk reduction, public health, or water, sanitation, & hygiene
QGIS
How to apply:
To apply please complete the Online Application form and send a CV to apply@hotosm.org with "Community Mapping Supervisor" in subject line.