non title Carronbridge, Scotland
Job description
Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Trainer
Temporary fixed term contract up until 31st May 2025
Location – Remote or Hybrid with occasional requirement for travel to Scotland for meetings and international travel when needed.
Salary – £40,425
About HALO:
HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 28 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence, creating more durable solutions to support stability. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition, and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence. In recent years HALO has grown significantly. With our financial strength and strong partnerships with corporates, governments and private donors, HALO is uniquely positioned to help build more resilient and prosperous communities; better equipped to respond to the interconnected global challenges of war, climate change, disease, political and economic instability. As a result, the nature of our programming is diversifying to increase the impact we can have.
Role Summary
Reporting directly to the Senior GIS Officer, the Geospatial Information Systems Trainer will be playing an important role in information management by building and developing the capacity of national and international staff in GIS and Information Management (IM).
This position will require occasional visits to our offices in Dumfriesshire, Scotland and will also require some travel to countries and regions where HALO works to deliver trainings and workshops. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to use their skills to make a difference in a charitable organisation. In this role, you will form an integral part of a close-knit team responsible for information management. The successful candidate will enjoy travelling and the challenge of working in diverse environments.
Key Functions/Responsibilities
- Identify GIS training requirements across the whole organisation
- Design and delivering IM and GIS trainings and workshops remotely and in-person to both national and international staff in GIS technologies and more specifically Esri’s ArcGIS technology.
- Train national staff to the level of intermediate users and some users to advanced level in GIS and IM.
- Develop a GIS handbook, training curricula and training materials pack and keep it up to date.
- Update the online learning management systems and data repositories with relevant GIS training updates.
- Provide occasional remote support and guidance to programmes in GIS and IM.
- Perform any other related GIS duties as required.
Requirements
Essential skills and experience
- Formal education in GIS, computer sciences or data related field
- Knowledge and recent work experience working with Esri ArcGIS technology including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Survey123
- Experience in utilising SQL for reporting and data manipulation
- Experience delivering training and good presentational skills
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Good communication, leadership and management skills
- Willing to travel to different countries around the world with limited internet access and modest living conditions
- Able to work with people of different backgrounds, cultures, and religions
- Resilient, with the ability to adapt in a complex, fast-paced, changing environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience of delivering priority work within strict timelines
- Access to fast Internet connection is essential when working remotely
All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
- Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
- Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
- Travel overseas as and when required.
- To discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures which may include Risk and COSHH Assessments and participation in evacuation procedures as necessary.
Benefits
Benefits of working at HALO:
- Salary up to £40,425
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
- Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas
- Flexible working policy
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) detailing why you are suitable for this role, before the closing date for applications which is 31st July 2023. If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people form a diverse candidate pool.
