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The HALO Trust

Information Management and GIS Officer

$86K - $115K/yr

The Information Management and Geographic Information Systems (IM/GIS) Officer is a critical component supporting quality mine action operations in Gaza. They ensure operational data is properly ...

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.

GIS Analyst

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

DSA is seeking qualified GIS Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support operations at NAS ... Coordinate with the Real Property Accountable Officer (RPAO) to reconcile discrepancies and support ...

City of Republic, MO

GIS Specialist

Republic, MO · On-site

$59K - $81K/yr

Supervision Under direct supervision of the Chief Technology Officer. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Maintain and improve the City's authoritative GIS datasets, ensuring their accuracy ...

City of Republic

GIS Specialist

Republic, MO · On-site

$59K - $81K/yr

Supervision Under direct supervision of the Chief Technology Officer. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Maintain and improve the City's authoritative GIS datasets, ensuring their accuracy ...

City of Philadelphia

Lead GIS Analyst

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

This position is within the CityGeo team of OIT led by the Chief Geographic Information Officer (GIO). The CityGeo team manages enterprise GIS operations for the city including on-prem and cloud ...

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

GIS Operations Officer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

GIS Operations Officers collect, integrate, analyze, and visualize large volumes of all-source geospatial and non-geospatial data to produce clear, decision-ready products. The position requires ...

Vantor

GIS Operations Officer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$102K - $149K/yr

Vantor is seeking a GIS Operations Officer to provide geospatial analysis and visualization support to senior U.S. Government intelligence and policymaking stakeholders. This role supports time ...

Vantor

GIS Operations Officer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$102K - $136K/yr

Vantor is seeking a GIS Operations Officer to provide geospatial analysis and visualization support to senior U.S. Government intelligence and policymaking stakeholders. This role supports time ...

Sylver Rain Consulting

GIS Analyst Master

Washington, DC · On-site

The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer's Enterprise Data division seeks an on-site GIS Analyst who can leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to analyze, visualize, and manage ...

Sylver Rain Consulting

GIS Analyst Master

Washington, DC · On-site

The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer's Enterprise Data division seeks an on-site GIS Analyst who can leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to analyze, visualize, and manage ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for gis officer in the United States is $94,566.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,500.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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GIS Officers are professionals who specialize in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which are computer-based tools used to capture, store, analyze, and present spatial or geographic data. They are responsible for managing and analyzing geospatial data to support decision-making in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and disaster response. GIS Officers often create maps, manage databases, and work with various software to visualize and interpret complex geographic information. Their work helps organizations understand spatial patterns and make informed decisions.

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GIS Officers often work with data collected from various sources such as satellite imagery, field surveys, and third-party databases. A common challenge is ensuring data consistency and compatibility, as formats, projections, and data quality can vary widely. Resolving discrepancies, cleaning datasets, and standardizing information are crucial steps to maintain accuracy in mapping and analysis. Additionally, collaborating with other departments to gather required data and confirm its reliability is a key part of the role.
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Information Management and GIS Officer

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The HALO Trust
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$86K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Location: Gaza
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 18 months (funding dependant)
Reports To: Operations Manager (OM)
Key Internal Contacts/Relationships: OM, Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Programme Manager, Team Leaders, HQ IM Team
Key External Contacts/Relationships: UNMAS IM Team
Job Purpose: The Information Management and Geographic Information Systems (IM/GIS) Officer is a critical component supporting quality mine action operations in Gaza. They ensure operational data is properly collected, quality controlled, and securely managed. They provide GIS services and products to support operations teams and managers' decision-making and donor communications.
About HALO:
HALO is the world's largest humanitarian mine action organization, addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Over 95% of our staff, including a growing proportion of women, come from the communities we serve.
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.
HALO began operations in Gaza in January 2025 in response to the widespread devastation following the events of 7 October 2023. Gaza has suffered extensive destruction to residential areas, infrastructure, and open land, leaving tens of millions of tonnes of debris contaminated with explosive ordnance (EO). Directly and through partners, HALO works to reduce the risk of EO affecting the humanitarian response, and to provide risk education to those affected. Alongside the UN, HALO aims to deliver a coordinated response, making a meaningful difference to the lives of the Gazan population.
About the role:
Quality information management and GIS is fundamental to HALO mine action operations. The IM/GIS Officer is critical to ensuring HALO's operational activities are properly recorded, processed, analysed and disseminated. The IM/GIS Officer is required to maintain an in-depth understanding of the operating procedures adhered to by teams in Gaza, to establish effective systems that meet internal standards, and to advocated with partners for 'best practice' data management across the sector.
Please note: Funding for this position is currently confirmed until the end of January 2027. We expect further funding to become available and are therefore optimistic about the continued availability of the role beyond this date.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining internal IM systems to ensure accurate and efficient collection and storage across a range of mine action operations.
  • Supervise, support and mentor staff who collect any form of data, and any future IM/GIS Assistants.
  • Produce live and static mapping and other GIS products and services to support operations and donor management teams.
  • Management of data in HALO's Global Operations Information Management System (GO-IMS) and any HALO Gaza specific systems.
  • Establishing a clear data flow across HALO's platforms and UNMAS' with stated quality assurance and control mechanisms to ensure accuracy design and implementation of mobile data collection forms and data flows to assist efficient and effective field-level operations.
  • Support digital data transfers to either UNMAS IMS or IMSMA Core national database
  • Design and maintenance of programme databases and datasets as required.
  • Designing and implementing training sessions with operational and support staff in the use of physical and digital/mobile data collection techniques.
  • Production of accurate, informative and creative mapping using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and Google Earth to inform and guide operations.
  • Maintenance and updating of existing ArcGIS Survey123 forms and creation of new ones
  • Maintenance and updating of web service layers and web maps.
  • Updating of ArcGIS Field maps offline areas for offline mapping and data collection
  • Write and develop SQL queries for reporting and GIS purposes.
  • Production of maps, infographics and other data visualisation to accompany donor reports, presentations and for other external publications and uses.
  • Use HALO internal data, open source, and other data with IM and GIS tools to produce analysis of the presence and impact of mines and other explosives.
  • Maintain and develop HALO's prioritisation matrix using open sources, in line with operational requirements to identify areas in need of mine action support.
  • Represent HALO at IM Technical Working Groups for mine action sector
  • Communicate regularly with Middle East Global IMO

General:
  • Uphold HALO's core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
  • Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, especially the code of conduct and safeguarding

Requirements
Essential Requirements:
  • Prior IM/GIS work experience, preferably within humanitarian or NGO sector
  • Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated extensive experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Survey123 (or Kobo or ODK), Database management and SQL (either PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle or equivalent), Google Earth, Power Apps, Microsoft Lists
  • Professional working proficiency (minimum B2) in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

Desirable Requirements:
  • Native or fluent Arabic language
  • Prior NGO experience
  • Prior humanitarian mine action knowledge and experience
  • Valid driving license
  • HEAT trained
  • GNSS/GPS field experience

Travel Requirements
  • Rotation of eight weeks in Gaza, and two weeks out. Flexibility on this may be required at times.
  • Continued employment is contingent on continued access to Gaza
  • Ability to travel within the region for further training if required.

Benefits
  • Monthly living overseas allowance (LOA)
  • Free accommodation - Individual room in shared accommodation in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.
  • 49 days annual leave per year, increasing to 56 days after 2 years' service.
  • Three economy return flights to the member's official home address
  • Private medical health insurance
  • Insurance package: life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation
  • All meals and food provided.
  • Return economy flights provided for each rotation.

To Apply:
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 21st September 2026.
Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.
We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
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 attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.

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