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Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
Position Overview:
Action Against Hunger (AAH) plans to make use of Geographic Information System to promote better understanding and utilization of different types of data such as socioeconomic, demographic, administrative or political boundaries, land use, land cover and environmental infrastructure. The role of this position will assist programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data in order to strengthen the capacity of the government institutions and local community on disaster risk management, as well as providing technical assistance in hazard and risk mapping.
Specific Objectives:
• Conduct research/studies and provides technical input in the formulation and integration of GIS technology into ACF Nigeria mission programming, specifically in the areas of remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS), and other related spatial information applications.
• Plan, organize and develop geographic data management processes for operational programming needs in relation to spatial information acquired.
• Promotion of exchange of geographical data and metadata between programmes as well as within consortiums’ and partners
Qualifications:
Minimum a Bachelor degree in Geography, Computer Science, Remote Sensing or GIS related field from a recognized university. Preferably 1 year experience in GIS in humanitarian setup.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values and principles.
• Knowledge about the technical aspects of geographical data management and utilization.
• Knowledge about data processing, classification of data in northern Nigeria including experience in organizing the collection, storage and usage of geographic data.
• Ability to solve GIS-specific problems and convey GIS information to non-GIS people.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in an effective and timely manner.
• Willing and able to travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and community norms understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and local language
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Familiar with GIS software (Desktop GIS, spatial DBMS, web map server and related tools), coordinate geometry, data conversion and validation, spatial analysis and visualization
• Working experiences in multi sectorial humanitarian setup
• Knowledge and experience in humanitarian issues in the northern Nigeria.
Interested candidates should submit their application by email to recruitment.ng@acf-international.org or in person to the following addresses:
To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. Applications received without these specifications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or follow-ups will be entertained.
Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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