Data and Knowledge Management Officer - With GIS

Role Purpose

The Data and Knowledge Management Officer (with Geographic Information System - GIS) supports the generation, management and visualisation of programme data and knowledge within Save the Children Cambodia’s REALM unit.

Reporting to the Research, Evaluation, Learning & Business Insight (REL&BI) Coordinator, the role manages data systems, dashboards, knowledge repositories and GIS-based analytics that support evidence-driven programming, strategic decision-making and organisational learning.

The position plays a key role in strengthening data management, spatial analysis and knowledge systems that support programme monitoring, learning and evidence use across the Country Office, with a primary focus on supporting the data and knowledge management needs of the BRACE Project funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

The role contributes to the development of digital evidence platforms and spatial analytics used for initiatives such as the Child Deprivation Atlas, Child Rights Situation Analysis (CRSA) dashboards, Safe Schools, and programme performance visualisation, ensuring that data and learning generated through Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) Project and related programmes are accessible and usable for programme improvement.

Working closely with the Climate Change Advisor, the position also supports the visualisation and spatial analysis of climate and resilience-related data used in climate risk analysis and adaptation programming under the BRACE project.

While supporting data and knowledge systems at the Country Office level, the role ensures that analytical products, dashboards and GIS outputs directly contribute to BRACE project implementation, monitoring, reporting and learning.

The position is primarily funded through the BRACE Project and supports data management, analytics and knowledge systems that strengthen the project’s monitoring, learning and strategic evidence functions.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Data Science, Statistics, Geography, Information Systems or related field

Experience and Skills:

Essential

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in data management, analytics or GIS-related work
• Experience in Power BI or other data visualisation tools
• Experience using GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS or similar)
• Strong data cleaning and data management skills

Desirable

• Experience working with development or climate-related programmes
• Experience producing GIS-based programme analysis or spatial dashboards
• Experience using statistical or analytical tools (R, Python, SPSS)

Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC).

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5^th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as this link. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:

• International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
• Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
• Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13^th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
• 26 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
• Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
• Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.

For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.