Humanitarian OpenStreetMap is hiring a
Overview
About HOT
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work.
In 2020 the work of the HOT community was recognized by TED’s Audacious Project, a collaborative philanthropic initiative that serves as a springboard for social impact on a grand scale, leading to an exciting new phase of growth. HOT is expanding its activities: opening four regional hubs and scaling up its support to local mapping communities with the audacious goal of mapping an area home to one billion people in 94 countries at high risk of disasters or experiencing poverty - mapping with communities before they are in crisis.
About You
HOT is looking for someone passionate about, and experienced in, managing and providing technical support to international field projects. You should have experience in developing and delivering technical training on open mapping and open data to varied audiences. You should be able to work within a fast-paced, international organization responding to urgent crises and persistent development issues. You should be excited about supporting multiple project teams internationally and ready to travel to work with different teams in various field locations as the need arises. At the same time, you should be able to work independently with creative and agile problem solving skills. Prior experience working with HOT field programs and workflows is essential.
About the Role
The Technical Project Coordinator will report to HOT’s Applied Mapping and Project Support Team Lead, and is responsible for supporting regional hub staff and community organizations on applied mapping projects, supporting team programmatic areas, as well as assigned parts of the strategy, implementation and reporting for various HOT projects. This position is remote, with travel foreseen for training and workshops to all HOT project locations.
Responsibilities
Provide on site, field, and remote support for one or more projects by:
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Are you missing a few of the technical skills listed? We would still like to see your application. While the skills above fit our vision of this role, we are open to those candidates with a strong knowledge foundation that are fast learners and highly motivated to close any skill gaps.
Compensation and Benefits
HOT values transparency and equity. All HOT compensation globally is set according to a framework detailed on our website.
Equal Opportunity
We seek to recruit persons that reflect the diversity of the communities we work with. HOT does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, physical ability, religious or belief systems, political convictions, or sexual orientation. Further, HOT seeks to support the development and advancement of staff within the organization. Our staff includes people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives on the world. HOT is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to live our values and promote inclusivity in all locations. All of our staff work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of all is valued and respected.
HOT is committed to diversity within our team, and recognizes our role in closing the digital divide, including identifying obstacles that certain groups face in developing skills needed for roles in the humanitarian & technology sectors. Women, nationals of developing countries, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please complete the application by April 13. Your CV/resume should not exceed 2 pages. Applications will be received & screened at rolling basis
The selection process might consist of the following steps: