Geospatial Training Content Developer
A continually expanding aspect of MapAction’s offer is training in GIS and information management for those working regionally and nationally in disaster preparedness and response. As this aspect of our work continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking volunteers whose more specific focus will be on supporting the creation and maintenance of high quality learning content, and to contribute to the generation of new and innovative ideas for building the capacity of the sector.
In practice, tasks could include reviewing and maintaining MapAction’s catalogue of existing training materials; developing new content; scoping new initiatives and approaches; designing learning needs assessments and training programmes for partner organisations; contextualising existing materials for specific locations; and project managing the delivery of a training programme.
While this role is anticipated to be primarily remote, there will be opportunities if desired, to travel overseas to deliver training or meet with partners.
Examples of recent training initiatives include:
- Basic, intermediate and advanced training for partner organisations including the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management agency and the Central Asian Centre for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Training for participants at the State of the Map Conference, Tanzania.
- Training for NGO networks in Bangladesh, Senegal and Nepal
- Support to South East Asian disaster simulation exercises
- Development of new training modules focused on the emergency mapping product cycle
- Development of an online hurricane simulation exercise
As the demand for training continues to expand, the opportunities for innovation and development of MapAction’s training offer are broad, making this role an exciting opportunity to have a significant and tangible impact on disaster outcomes in affected countries.
The criteria listed here are in addition to the general criteria outlined for all volunteers
Essential
- Professional GIS experience
- Experienced ArcGIS Pro and QGIS user
- Professional experience in development and delivery of training material
- Experience in defining learning outcomes and adult learning principles
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
Desirable
- Experience with development of online and hybrid training resources
- Experience of engaging with partners to define learning needs
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as google classroom, moodle or others
- Delivery of training in international contexts
- Language skills, especially fluency in French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic