GIS & mWater Data Officer

About the role

The GIS & mWater Data Officer will support World Vision Afghanistan’s WASH programme by managing GIS mapping, mWater administration and data quality processes. The role ensures that all water, sanitation and hygiene assets and beneficiaries are accurately captured, monitored and reported to support evidence‑based planning and donor accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the mWater platform for all WASH projects, including user access, duplicate removal and data linkage.
• Update and synchronize WASH asset databases (OMS, OCMS, Digital ITT) and submit data to the WASH cluster and MRRD MIS platforms.
• Map and maintain GIS databases for boreholes, wells, water supply systems, schools, health facilities, sanitation facilities, irrigation systems and community beneficiaries.
• Compile geographic data from surveys, field observations, satellite imagery and existing maps; produce thematic maps, inventories and spatial analysis reports.
• Conduct geospatial analyses for project planning, climate‑resilience, watershed delineation and water‑quality assessment.
• Develop dashboards, visual products and analytical reports for internal and donor reporting.

Required profile

• Experience in GIS and water‑related data management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong attention to data quality and ability to work with multiple information systems.
• Good communication skills to support field teams and produce clear reports.

Required skills

• GIS software and geodatabase management.
• mWater platform administration.
• Spatial analysis and data visualization.
• Familiarity with OMS, OCMS and Digital ITT systems.
• Mapping using satellite imagery and aerial photographs.