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Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the...
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Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Summary:
The objective of the West Africa Trade and Investment Hub Activity (The Trade Hub) is to improve private sector competitiveness with a focus on increasing the agricultural productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers in Nigeria and promoting West Africa’s regional and international trade. The Activity comprises of three main components: (i) design of a Competitiveness Fund for private sector partnerships; (ii) administration of the Competitiveness Fund to develop private sector partnerships and provide grants; and (iii) technical assistance (TA) that directly supports, coordinates, and organizes qualifying recipients (i.e., partners and grantees) to achieve USAID’s trade and food security objectives. The Trade Hub contributes to both USAID/Nigeria’s Feed the Future objectives related to increasing the agricultural competitiveness of smallholder farmers in Nigeria as well as USAID/West Africa’s objective to increase broad-based growth and resilience.
Position Summary:
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Consultant will provide support to the MEL Director to design and implement the overall Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan for the Trade Hub. He/She will design digital maps using geospatial data and analyze spatial and non-spatial information for the Trade Hub. This is a part time consultancy position and will be required to work an average of 8 days a month.
Reporting & Supervision:
The GIS Consultant will report to the MEL Director and work closely with the Senior Director, Design Monitoring and Evaluation based in the Washington, D.C. office.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, or GIS, other relevant subject and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required. Master’s degree in any of these field will be an advantage.
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: Procurement@westafricatih.com Using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.
Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
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