GIS & Data Visualization Senior Specialist at Panagora Group

Job Opening ID: 516
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID
Zip / Postal Code: 000000

Job Description

• Panagora Group, a small business specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, global health, and international development, seeks an experienced monitoring advisor for an anticipated USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity.
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and implementation processes for GIS and data visualization priorities in collaboration with the MEL activity technical team, including integrating GIS across monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities.
• In close collaboration with the Monitoring Advisor and the data management senior specialist, execute enhancements to the Monitor® system, ensuring that the system serves as a resource and management tool especially for the Mission’s CORs.
• Provide technical advice on the management (collection and processing) of geographic and alphanumeric information, as well as the processing and interpretation of aerial photos or satellite images.
• Perform spatial and non-spatial analysis, and generate respective cartographic and/or information visualization products.
• Collaboratively develop strategies to creatively incorporate GIS data, analytics, and data visualization into various content and product delivery.
• Design and development of MEL activity info-graphics, charts, maps, and other visual content for proposals, publications, marketing materials, and other documents.
• Produce content for reports, events, success stories, and other communication products, individually or in collaboration with others.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or designated supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, or Social Science that emphasizes GIS and data visualization. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with geospatial data and data visualization for donor-funded mechanisms, preferably with USAID experience.
• Experience with the Monitor® system highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in non-permissive environments, areas with hardship conditions, remote areas, and conflict-affected areas for extended periods of time.
• Advanced knowledge of software for data visualization and GIS, such as ESRI ArcGIS, Quantum GIS, Tableau, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Meaningful professional experience in Nigeria a strong advantage.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.