Humanitarian OpenStreetMap is hiring an
Overview
Work Location: Remote, preferably from UTC +0 to UTC +3
Application Close Date: April 18, 2023
Estimated Start date: June 01, 2023
Department: Impact Partnerships
Reports to: Senior Associate, Impact Partnerships
Terms: Part-time Contractor (30 hours weekly)
Travel: Occasional travel to conferences or for team in-person meetups
Level: 2
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 the Role
The Impact Partnerships Team Assistant will work closely with the Impact Partnerships team, to provide administrative assistance and support on varied activities, projects, and research. They will be immersed in an open and collaborative working environment of staff, partners, and volunteers using and advancing the use of open tools and data. They will also support the Impact Partnerships team in managing different partnerships and open mapping projects, and supporting to build new ones as HOT’s portfolio grows.
Responsibilities
Schedule / calendar management:
Effective meetings
Email and correspondence
Support Impact Partnerships team in research and material development
Travel, events, and special projects
Regional Open Mapping Hub partnership support (as requested by the hub)
[if candidate has the skills]
Using open tools & supporting mapping
Qualifications
Essential
Role Specific
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. HOT also offers:
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 18, 2023. Your CV/resume should be in English and not exceed 2 pages.
The selection process will consist of the following steps: