Information Management Officer (DGPS)

Job Purpose: 

The IM Officer (DGPS) is responsible for the data collection and analysis of current and historical task sites by utilizing Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS).  Liaise and coordinate with MAG operational teams, and other provincial based operators, government backed authorities, and UXO Implementation Management Committee members (IMC) as appropriate through the IM Coordinator (DGPS) as their line manager.

This is a specialized position that requires good analytical skills, (DGPS) and IMSMA user knowledge, experience and sound understanding of the implementation of DGPS activities and processes for data analysis.

Responsibilities:

Management/ Supervision

• Conduct data analysis and IMSMA data error correction on a village-by-village and/or task by task basis as directed.
• Correctly utilize and implement DGPS equipment as directed to gather DGPS location data of MAG related operational task sites, locations, and activities.
• Process and feed accurate data information (to include the import and export of topographic survey data points into Arc GIS Desktop or Arc GIS Pro) into MAGs information management system.
• Support local training initiatives on the use of DGPS processes as directed.
• Accurately plot new task sites as requested by operations senior managers to ensure accuracy utilising DGPS equipment as and when required.
• Review and analyse relevant task reports (historical and new) as directed and report findings and/or anomalies to IM line manager.
• Conduct relevant QA/QC on data analysis activities, and report findings to the IM line manager.
• Any other relevant tasks/duties assigned by IM line manager.

Requirements and Qualification

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant University Degree or Diploma.
• Good knowledge of IMSMA, Arc Map, IT and mapping program.
• Good understanding of information management issues.
• Ability to problem solve in data provision and analysis.
• Fluent in Lao and a good working knowledge of English languages.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• To be honest and adaptable.
• Respect MAG internal policies and requirements.
• Teamwork oriented.

Essential Experience

• Excellent computer skills, database and mapping.
• Ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of the UXO problem in Laos is preferable.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•     Good skills to work as a team.
•     Good skills to solve problems in a timely manner.

Essential Aptitude

• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills for data analytics.
• Good judgment, resourcefulness, and ability to problem-solve