Communicating key messages through an information product |
Adjusts design of information products to effectively shape key messaging and maximize impact. Actively adapts as needed strategic information management documents to better align with the circumstances of a complex emergency. |
Utilizing features of GIS software |
Develops and leads trainings on GIS software for specific audiences such as National Society staff and volunteers, government officials, civil servants, community leaders, etc. Communicates complex geospatial concepts to non-specialists. |
Contextualizes geospatial information products for different operational needs |
Applies different methods to represent spatial data and their appropriate uses (e.g. choropleth, heat map, graduated symbols, proportional symbols, dot density). Evaluates information needs and decides if a map is appropriate and if so, what format/type of map (static, web, choropleth, heat map, etc) in order to convey a message or tell a story to the expected audience. Validates and corrects topology. |
Utilizing features of OpenStreetMap and OpenAerialMap |
Uses advanced tools for collecting and contributing to OpenStreetMap or OpenAerialMap data (for example, using ODK. |
Developing web-based geospatial information product |
Creates a custom web map using various tools and code libraries. |