Job Title

Analyst, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)_LN

Location

Nigeria - NG (Primary)

Office

Abuja

Category

Health Informatics

Date Needed By

11/11/2024

Program Description (Background)

The CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP), a USAID-funded polio eradication project, conducts community-based activities designed to strengthen supplemental polio immunization, routine polio immunization, and surveillance of acute flaccid paralysis, COVID-19, and priority zoonotic diseases in Nigeria. The project operates through the CGPP Secretariat model, which coordinates a group of international NGOs in each focal country. Activities are implemented by individual US-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and local partners and overseen at the country-level by national secretariats. The project operates through community volunteers who act as community mobilizers and promote childhood immunization, provide health education, and are active members of the community-based surveillance system. CGPP has pioneered several key polio eradication strategies including independent campaign monitoring, cross border collaboration, and the inclusion of civil society in polio eradication.

The Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing, and visualizing data from different projects. Utilizing GIS software and tools, she/he will create maps, charts, graphs, and dashboards to effectively communicate complex information, aiding data driven solutions. Additionally, she/he will assist in setting up and maintaining data collection devices in challenging contexts and develop electronic tools to enhance data quality and usability. Collaborating closely with other MEAL officers, project managers, and partners, she/he will contribute to data-driven solutions that support project objectives and outcomes.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The primary duty of the Analyst, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is to independently analyze geospatial vector and raster data to find health, humanitarian, and disaster trends using various research methodologies. Additionally, the Analyst, GIS creates, organizes, and optimizes geospatial layers in various formats (for web and for print); maintains and updates mapping products/applications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position works independently and collaboratively conducting research, gathering, analyzing, and compiling GIS data from a variety of sources and determining how the information can best be leveraged for GIS purposes. S/he is expected to be proficient in working with Arc GIS or other GIS software, data mapping, and regularly perform data and spatial analyses and create GIS outputs.
Statics Maps/ Data Collection

• Collects and converts data received from outside sources to make it available for mapping projects.

• Develop spatial data layers using GIS technology.

• Design, develop and publish high quality mapping projects.

Administration

• Research and locate data layers for International Medical Corps GIS data catalog.

• Create and compile metadata for geospatial data following industry standards.

• Perform quality control checks of products created using mapping applications.

• Assist in maintaining Security for Arc GIS and other GIS software systems used at International Medical Corps.

• Maintains documentation

Analysis/ Research

• Research and stay current on the latest in GIS technology.

• Analyze data using GIS spatial analysis tools.

• Analyze high resolution satellite imagery.

• Perform data analysis and computer programming for GIS applications.

• Provide subject matter expertise on geospatial analysis.

• Perform research for future enhancements of GIS system.

• Maintains and continually upgrades knowledge of GIS functionality and best practices.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with International Medical Corps policies, rules, regulations.

• Prepare ad hoc data and map products as requested by supervisor and senior management team.

• Work with a positive attitude demonstrating teamwork.

• Exhibit honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a bachelor's degree from a four-year College or university. Master's degree in geography, planning, engineering, Geo Information Systems, computer science or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience with GIS software systems.

• Basic skills and knowledge of cartographic principles.

• Experience with geodatabases for the compilation and analysis of geographic data.

• Experience with raster and vector geospatial data.

• Experience working with MS SQL Server is preferred.

• Python experience is preferred.

• Strong analytic, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

• Outstanding organizational skills.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

English and Hausa

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.