GIS and Cartographic Design Analyst

About the role

The GIS and Cartographic Design Analyst will provide on‑demand mapping support for COAR’s analytical briefs, situational reports and monitoring products. Working part‑time on a day‑rate basis, the analyst will turn raw spatial data into clean, publication‑ready vector maps for humanitarian and development contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Convert diverse GIS datasets (incident hotspots, displacement, territorial control, etc.) into clear vector maps.
• Maintain high cartographic standards, including correct projections, legends, labeling and visual hierarchy.
• Collect, clean, convert and organise spatial data such as shapefiles, GeoJSON, GPS coordinates and data from KoboToolbox/ODK.
• Develop and sustain a reliable geographic base‑layer repository for Haiti and potentially other countries.
• Export standardized vector assets (SVG, PDF, PNG) and collaborate with the Graphic Design Unit for seamless integration into final reports.
• Support field teams in efficient location‑based data collection to ensure high‑quality maps.

Required profile

• Proven experience in GIS data processing and cartographic design.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, adhering to project timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing publication‑ready graphics.

Required skills

• QGIS
• GIS data handling
• Shapefiles
• GeoJSON
• GPS data processing
• KoboToolbox
• ODK
• Export to SVG, PDF and PNG formats