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Humanitarian mapping coordination

Coordinate Field Mapping with Ease

The Field Tasking Manager (Field-TM) helps teams streamline data collection, avoid duplication, and manage mapping campaigns effectively.

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What is Field-TM?

Field Tasking Manager (Field-TM) is a mobile and web application developed by HOT's Tech team, in collaboration with NAXA and global contributors. It empowers teams to coordinate large-scale mapping campaigns in the field, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration among Project Managers, Field Managers, Mappers, and Validators.

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Why Use Field-TM?

Streamline your mapping campaigns with proven tools

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Smart Task Assignment

Assign specific areas or features to avoid overlap and missed spots.

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ODK Collect Integration

Seamlessly collect field data via mobile surveys.

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Quality & Validation

Validate submissions and manage conflation with existing map data.

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Real-Time Tracking

Monitor mapper progress and campaign status live.

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Scalable & Tested

Used in mapping projects across Nepal, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Cambodia, and more.

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Proven in the Field

Real impact where it matters most

Humanitarian mapping teams in field

Janakpur, Nepal

"Field-TM supported a 15-day survey of ~3,400 buildings with 15 local enumerators, helping establish a digital addressing system with support from The Asia Foundation."

3,400 buildings • 15 enumerators • 15 days
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Global Deployments

  • • Zanzibar
  • • Rwanda
  • • Dar es Salaam
  • • Monrovia
  • • Dominica
  • • Cambodia

How Field-TM Works

Simple steps to coordinate your mapping campaign

1

Create a Project

Select features and define your mapping area

2

Upload XLSForm Survey

Set up your data collection forms with ODK

3

Divide Task Areas

Assign specific zones to individual mappers

4

Collect Data

Scan QR code and use ODK Collect for field surveys

5

Sync & Validate

Data syncs via ODK Central, then cleaned and validated

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Old map Precise positioning in the field

Built by Collaborators

Working together to advance humanitarian mapping worldwide

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Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)

Global leader in humanitarian mapping and open data initiatives

NAXA

Technology partner specializing in geospatial solutions

The Asia Foundation

Supporting digital addressing systems and governance programs

Global Open Mapping Community

Thousands of contributors worldwide driving collaborative mapping efforts

Our Collective Impact

  • • 50+ countries with active deployment
  • • 10,000+ humanitarian projects completed
  • • 100,000+ mappers trained globally
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We work with organizations worldwide to make humanitarian mapping more effective