Terms of Reference Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer,

Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction

Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction

The Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) is a joint initiative between the
governments of Australia and Indonesia announced by the Australian Prime Minister and the
Indonesian President in 2008. The Australian Government (DFAT Development Cooperation) and
Indonesias Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) work in partnership through the AIFDR to
strengthen Indonesias ability to better prepare for, manage and reduce the risks of disasters. The
AIFDR uses Australian andIndonesian science to better identify natural disaster risks. This knowledge
is then used to underpin training, planning and mitigation activities, and to build Indonesian capacity
to better self-manage disasters. AIFDR also works with key community sector organisations and nongovernment organisations to ensure vulnerable communities are better prepared for disasters.
AIFDRs Risk and Vulnerability Program
The Risk and Vulnerability program supports the Government of Indonesia to better understand the
risk of natural hazards in Indonesia and the region. This is done by facilitating partnerships between
Australian and Indonesian science agencies to develop and demonstrate risk assessment methods,
tools and information for a range of natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic
eruptions, floods and landslides.The Risk and Vulnerability team has a range of technical expertise
including earth sciences and the development of natural hazard impact models through to spatial
analysis and map making. In addition to this the Risk and Vulnerability team has access to a range of
Indonesian and Australian Government scientific and technical expertise and is directly involved in
the development of InaSAFE software and with the capture of OpenStreetMap data in Indonesia.
The Location
The GIS Officer position is based at AIFDRs office in Jakarta, but may be expected to travel outside
Jakarta.
The Position
AIFDRs Risk and Vulnerability team will employ a (locally engaged) Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) Officer.
The GIS Officer will work under the general direction of the Geoscience Australia Spatial Data Analyst
and will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of AIFDRs Risk and Vulnerability spatial
capability development program by providing specialist technical support to achieve the work team
goals. The GIS Officer will be mentored by the Spatial Data Analyst; however, they will be expected
to work independently for significant periods of time and to proactively seek solutions to problems.
They will be expected to maintain regular communication with partner agencies and project
collaborators including the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, BNPB and InaSAFE Developers.

The GIS officer may be required to represent AIFDR at various events. They will be expected to do so
with decorum and to clearly represent AIFDRs position.
Role and Responsibilities:
The GIS Officers primary responsibility, under direction of the Spatial Data Analyst, is to provide
specialist GIS support to the Risk and Vulnerability team.
Duties include but are not limited to:
TheGIS officer will be expected to support the AIFDR Spatial Data Analystin the implementation of
AIFDRs spatial capacity development program. They will:

Assist in the acquisition and management of spatial data sets, including writing and
maintaining metadata.
Develop high quality spatial products, including maps and other visualisations using QGIS
and ArcGIS software.
Support the Risk and Vulnerability team to undertake GIS analyses, spatial data
management, InaSAFE development and InaSAFE testing.
Develop and maintain relationships with Indonesia Government spatial staff.
Develop and maintain relationship with the OpenStreetMap community in Indonesia, and
InaSAFE users and Developers via social media and online forums.
Assist with the capture of OSM data.
Assist with written and oral translation between English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Assist with GIS, OpenStreetMap or InaSAFE training when required.
Identify repetitive spatial process that can be automated and assist in the process.

Other duties:
The GIS officer will be expected to undertake other duties as directed. Travel outside of Jakarta
may be required in order to work with stakeholders, to collect and integrate data or to deliver
training.
The Terms of Employment:
The position is a contract offered for an initial period until the end of June 2015, with the possibility
of extension, and will be subject to regular performance monitoring. Anticipated start date is 2nd
March 2015.
Selection Criteria: Essential

Undergraduate degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or related discipline.

Ability to capture, manage and share geospatial data.
Ability to undertake spatial analyses and present results as maps, tables and diagrams.
Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver work on time.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, the ability to engage with other agencies and respond to their
stated needs.

Strong problem solving skills.

Working level English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Selection Criteria: Desirable

Experience in the use of OpenStreetMap, including data capture and validation.

Experience with QGIS and InaSAFE.
Ability to deliver training and facilitate workshops.
Experience in the Disaster Management or Disaster Risk Reduction Sector.