GIS and Information Management Expert (90‑day contract)

About the role

MapAction is seeking a GIS and Information Management Expert to support a 90‑day humanitarian project focused on earthquake recovery in Venezuela. The role begins mid‑August, includes initial training, and involves applying GIS and data‑management skills to coordinate water, electricity and logistics aid activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide GIS and information‑management support to the consortium of NGOs delivering water, electricity and logistics services.
• Maintain and update spatial data layers, maps and dashboards to ensure activities are properly targeted.
• Collaborate with MapAction’s lead GIS expert and partner organisations to align data with UN OCHA and cluster system requirements.
• Produce spatial analyses and visualisations that inform decision‑making during the earthquake recovery phase.
• Contribute to the creation of a roster of Venezuelan GIS advisors for future emergency deployments.

Required profile

• Venezuelan‑based professional able to start by 18 August.
• Experience in humanitarian or disaster‑relief contexts is preferred.
• Willingness to join MapAction’s long‑term roster of GIS contractors.

Required skills

• GIS (mapping, spatial analysis, data visualisation).
• Information Management (data handling, database upkeep, metadata creation).

What we offer

• Short‑term fixed‑term contract (90 days) with training provided.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact humanitarian project.
• Potential inclusion in a regional emergency GIS roster for future assignments.