Geographic Information System Consultant - STTA at The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Duration: 40 days (renewable based on performance)

Project Summary

• The USAID/Nigeria funded Integrated Child Health and Social Service Award (ICHSSA) is to ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for, and protected by their households, communities, and local and state government to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.
• CCCRN urgently require the service of skilled, competent, and seasoned specialist in the field of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program who understands the recent development in PEPFAR programming for Children and households susceptible to HIV.

Job Description

• Provide technical expertise on spatial data collection, map series creation, compilation of available geospatial data sets, web mapping, spatial analysis, data visualization and remote sensing
• Liaise with the health informatics consultant to integrate GIS features into the project tracking application and dashboard
• Collaborate with project staff on short- and medium-term technical assignments in the project head Office and in the field
• Support new business efforts to incorporate technological solutions and innovative approaches into new business products
• Develop and deliver trainings on geospatial aspects of technology and innovation for project Office staff.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Advanced degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or other related field preferred, a Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Experience in GIS consulting, program development, and implementation with international field experience required
• High proficiency in Esri software, proficiency in QGIS or alternate open-source GIS; experience with image processing software packages preferred
• Experience using mobile data collection applications for mapping purposes
• Experience in web cartography across multiple web mapping platforms, and experience with other non-spatial database systems;
• Experience training non-specialist staff on the uses of mobile data collection, GPS, GIS, and RS in support of project objectives
• Knowledge of international development projects, particularly USAID-funded initiatives
• Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English
• Availability for immediate short- and medium-term assignments.