GIS Project Management Consultant at Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID3)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The consultant coordinates GRID3 activities and work plans for the RMNCHN project. He/she/they works closely with GRID3 colleagues (virtually with the global teams and in person with the Nigeria team) and represents GRID3 in meetings with consortium partners, donor representatives, and government partners.

The consultant’s tasks include:

• Work with GRID3 leadership and technical teams to align in-country needs with donor commitments, project deliverables, and timelines
• Create and effectively implement the RMNCHN project-specific work plans
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between GRID3 and consortium partners
• Track progress of activities and share regular status updates
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and other challenges and work with GRID3 teams to identify and implement appropriate responses
• Track project-level budgets and expenditures
• Track project-specific outputs, outcomes, and milestones and use the agreed processes and tools for status and donor reporting
• Work with communications and M&E staff to document lessons learned, disseminate project results, and tell GRID3 success stories
• Represent GRID3 in external meetings and events related to the RMNCHN project
• Any other task relevant to the use of geospatial data or geo-enabled microplanning that may be assigned by GRID3 leadership or GRID3 Nigeria Country Manager

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g GIS, public health, data science)
• At least 5 years of experience in managing GIS-related projects
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working and communicating with government officials and implementing partners, especially NPHCDA, NCDC / Federal Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF, etc.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings, create and deliver slide presentations, and write reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage high-level relationships, work collaboratively with a range of partners, and facilitate multi-stakeholder and strategic discussions
• Must possess a strong understanding of geospatial concepts and principles and be able to articulate the value of geospatial data and understand its applications in the health sector
• Experience in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) software (e.g. ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) for data management, data visualization, and data analysis
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace applications, and teleconferencing software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Full working proficiency in English
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work with minimum supervision, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel domestically to the project’s target states

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience using geospatial data in decision-making processes
• Established relationships with NPHCDA, FMoH, WHO, UNICEF, and other relevant stakeholders
• Knowledge of national data systems and best-available data sources in Nigeria
• Understanding of the landscape of donor organizations, development agencies, and relevant initiatives in Nigeria
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation assessments and field research