Position Title: Gis Data Collection Coordinator
Employer: Environiqa Engineering PLC
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Summary
The GIS Data Collection Coordinator serves as the central link between field teams and GIS back-office staff. This role supports the technical side of field data collection ensuring that all captured data adheres to the Spatial Energy Management System (SEMS) data schema, validation rules, and quality standards. The Coordinator monitors data collection progress, resolves GIS issues, oversees device readiness, and ensures consistency across regions.
Key Responsibilities
- GIS & Data Quality Oversight Ensure field teams follow the approved SEMS data schema, domains, coded lists, and validation rules.
- Conduct daily or weekly checks on geometry quality, required fields completeness, metadata accuracy, photo evidence compliance Workflow Coordination Serve as the first-line technical support for field technicians using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.
- Coordinate with the QA/QC Lead, GIS Lead, and Regional Data Managers to close data issues.
- Support configuration and troubleshooting of Offline map areas, Mobile forms, Device sync and conflict resolution Device & Application Management Ensure all devices are properly configured with Field Maps, Survey123, Approved offline map areas Verify that all devices meet MDM, passcode, and storage requirements.
- Assist teams in resolving sync conflicts according to SEMS workflow rules.
- Reporting & Monitoring Generate daily/weekly status summaries on asset coverage, quality metrics, number of features collected, audit findings, unresolved issues Track attribute completeness and spatial accuracy KPIs.
- Occasional Field Support Conduct targeted field visits during audits, troubleshooting, onboarding of new regional teams Provide refresher training when recurring errors are detected.
- Coordination with focal officers Work with focal officers to confirm access to substations and generation facilities, validation workflows, action items for weekly review meetings
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in GIS field data collection or spatial data workflows.
- Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS mobile tools (Field Maps, Survey123).
- Familiarity with enterprise GIS environments (ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal).
- Technical Skills Strong understanding of: spatial data accuracy standards metadata requirements coordinate systems (WGS84, projected systems) GNSS accuracy and field capture methods Ability to perform basic QA/QC checks on attribute and geometric data.
- Ability to troubleshoot forms, layers, and mobile workflows.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and coordination capabilities.
- Ability to train and coach field teams. Highly organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel occasionally for audits or troubleshooting.
- Willingness to work in fast-paced, multi-region environments.
- Familiarity with safety protocols for fieldwork and substations.
- Ability to work extended hours during peak data collection periods.
What We Offer
- Competitive project-based compensation Full training on SEMS workflow, schemas, and quality standards
- Opportunities to work with a national-scale GIS modernization program Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- All field-related expenses and equipment provided for travel days
