Purpose of the Role
The Senior GIS Analyst updates and expands GfKs archive of global administrative and postal vector boundaries. These digital maps enable our clients to plan and manage their strategies for the development of the market more effectively. There are high requirements for correctness and accuracy of the boundaries while at the same time keeping the given deadlines for the preparation of the digital projects.
Key Activities
Searching compiling and comparing source data (geodata and tabular data)
Updating the existing boundaries based on the researched source data
Checking the opportunity to add new (more granular) administrative or postal levels
Following the pre-set rules for execution and accuracy during the preparation of the maps
Preparing assigned digital projects while meeting quality standards and complying with deadlines
Manually digitizing the administrative or postal borders of countries
Closing cooperation and support of the cartographic team at the Head Office
Participation in the performance of quality control and finalization of the product
General:
Actively participates in all training courses organized by the company.
Informs his/her direct manager of all system disturbances that may have a negative impact upon the working process and the results achievement.
Provides regular feedback to his/her manager or the department manager about the on-going projects.
Completes the tasks given by his/her manager according to the professional training knowledge and experience.
Administrative:
Completes his/her daily activity in a time-tracking system.
Performs all other activities related with the direct execution of the working process and the tasks of the team department and organization caused by the specifics of the job or the assigned projects/tasks.
Key Abilities
Ability to work in an international environment.
Ability to quickly build effective relationships with a wide range of people across different countries / cultures.
Ability to understand and analyze data.
Good problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
Attention to details and adherence to high quality standards.
Strong client orientation and solution driven.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills (fluent in Bulgarian and English)
Technical Skills
Knowledge of geoprocessing routines
Perseverance and tenacity to find the most suitable source data during web research.
Computer literacy working with MS Office (mostly Excel and / or Access)
Knowledge of a common scripting language (e.g. Python SQL VBA) advantage
Typical Education and Work Experience required
University degree preferably in Geography Cartography GIS/Geomatics/Geoinformatics or other related specialties
Professional experience in using QGIS (preferably) or ArcGIS
Professional experience in map digitizing
Experience in automating repetitive processes - advantage
Knowledge of a second foreign language (preferably German) - advantage
Additional Information :
Our Benefits
About NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.
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NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holi ... View more