Data & Analysis Officer – Aerial monitoring operations

Data & Analysis Officer – Aerial monitoring operations
Localisation: Preferably in Lampedusa, Italy

About SOS MEDITERRANEE
SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European maritime and humanitarian organization founded in 2015 in response to the humanitarian tragedy and the persistent absence of adequate state-led rescue capabilities on the Central Mediterranean route — the deadliest migratory route in the world since 2014.

Created by a collective of European citizens committed to upholding human dignity, our organization operates with a clear mission:

To rescue people in distress at sea;

To protect and assist survivors on board our rescue vessel;

To bear witness and raise public awareness about the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean.

Since launching operations in 2016, SOS MEDITERRANEE has rescued more than 40,000 people in coordination with its network across Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland, using the ships Aquarius and Ocean Viking.

With the aim of increasing contextual awareness in the Central Mediterranean and to document the human rights violations and interceptions happening in this maritime region, SOS MEDITERRANEE, as a humanitarian civilian association, is planning to scale up our operational capacity in partnership with another organisation to launch a civilian aerial monitoring mission. We are currently working to be operational as soon as possible, this context we are looking for these profiles. This six-month pilot operation will be based in Italy.

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Public Positioning, the Data & Analysis Officer (DAO) is responsible for leading data management, analysis, and reporting functions. The DAO will ensure that field data collected during aerial operations is transformed into clear, timely, and actionable insights that support documentation, advocacy, and strategic decision‑making.

Responsibilities
Data Management and Analysis

Design and maintain robust systems for storing, organising, and securing data collected during aerial monitoring operations

Coordinate with field and operations teams to ensure timely, accurate, and complete data collection

Develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field data handling and reporting

Ensure compliance with data protection and ethical standards

Advocacy-Oriented Data Collection and Reporting

Manage the collection of operational data and ensure that SOS MEDITERRANEE’s advocacy is grounded in timely and relevant evidence

Produce regular analytical reports and visualisations to inform internal teams, partners, and advocacy outputs

Produce briefing notes, public reports, maps and internal memos in collaboration with advocacy and operational teams

Support the identification of advocacy opportunities and stakeholders and support evidence‑based positioning work

Training and Collaboration

Train the air and ground team on data collection protocols and tools to ensure data is gathered in a qualitative, consistent, and coherent manner

Liaise with partner organisations on joint data collection methodologies, information sharing and collaborative analysis

Provide data insights to communication and advocacy teams to support public and institutional engagement

Contribute to case studies and evidence‑driven storytelling through the mission

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Data Science, Geography, Humanitarian Affairs, International Relations or a related field

Experience

At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, information management or evidence‑based advocacy within humanitarian, human rights or research contexts

Experience in SAR (Search and Rescue) contexts is a strong asset

Experience with remote sensing or aerial data analysis

Prior work in human rights documentation or advocacy settings

Familiarity with NGO reporting standards and communications tools

Technical skills

Proficient in qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Advanced skills in Excel, GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and data visualisation platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Experience working with photo, video and geospatial datasets

Strong knowledge of data protection and data management best practices

Familiarity with migration and humanitarian contexts in the Mediterranean

Knowledge of maritime law, SAR conventions and the maritime sector is a plus

Highly computer‑literate and confident with information management systems

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Self‑motivated, proactive and adaptable to change

Ability to work effectively with remote and multicultural teams

Resilience under pressure and capacity to manage shifting priorities

Strong alignment with humanitarian principles and SOS MEDITERRANEE’s mission

Languages

Fluent in English (spoken and written); French, Italian or Arabic are strong assets

Conditions

Contract : Fixed‑term, 3 months

Start Date : From October 2025 – subjected to changes depending on the operations’ development

Location : Preferably in Lampedusa, Italy

Salary : between 1700€ to 2 750€ gross/month – depending on former experience & contract nationality (due to social contributions changes)

All mission costs covered when in Lampedusa : travel, local accommodation (provided in the SOS Méditerranée Guesthouse), food (as per diem), insurance

Psychological support

Work permit: Must hold a valid work permit to work within the EU

When you apply for a job, we collect and store your personal data within our recruitment department for the administrative management of applications and the recruitment process. The purpose of the information requested as a candidate for employment is to assess the professional qualities and skills of your application, to the exclusion of any other purpose. The legal basis for this processing is to obtain your consent and for pre‑contractual measures for the employment contract. If your application is successful, this data will be kept for the duration of your contract. If your application is not successful, this data will be deleted immediately unless you advise us otherwise. In accordance with the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978 and European regulations, you may access your personal data, rectify it, request its deletion or exercise your right to limit the processing of your data. You can request more information and exercise your rights at any time by contacting SOS MEDITERRANEE France, CS 20585 – 13294 Cedex Marseille 06. rgpd.fr@sosmediterranee.org

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