MSI Senior Data Analyst and GIS/Information Management Specialist, USAID/South Sudan Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project Jobs in South Sudan
MSI Senior Data Analyst and GIS/Information Management Specialist, USAID/South Sudan Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project Jobs in South Sudan
Position SummaryThe Senior Data Analyst and GIS/Information Management Specialist will work together with the Data Utilization and Reporting Specialist under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party to support the MESP field team.
The Senior Data Analyst and GIS/Information Management Specialist will create cartographic and visualization products, assist in the compilation and management of geospatial data, and conduct geospatial analysis for inclusion in reports, presentations and online dashboards.
Responsibilities
Work with the Third-Party Monitor (TPM)
Team to clean monitoring data and facilitate the collection of geo-location data
Create cartographic products using data collected for TPM, evaluations, studies, and assessments
Define requirements and construct data visualizations for client use using an open source business intelligence tool
Support capacity building on GIS applications, particularly to mentor the who eventually will respond to GIS needs in the absence of the Senior Data Analyst and GIS/Information Management Specialist
Assist in tool development, deployment, and data management for third-party monitoring (TPM) activities and surveys using mobile data collection tools and online survey systems
Data Collection and Analysis:
Compile geographic data such as vector, raster, satellite imagery from a variety of sources including censuses, TPM field observation, aerial photographs, and existing maps and other data sources to create maps for the Mission
Process Satellite/Aerial Imagery using Remote Sensing Technologies, i.e., geo-referencing, image processing and analysis and feature extraction
Analysis and triangulation of geospatial data from IPs and other donors to develop visualization and infographic products for USAID projects; FFP, OFDA, Education, Health, EG, and D&G.
Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data
Work alongside the Mission's Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists to track and document progress on all the Mission's performance indicators
towards the achievement of Intermediate Results (IRs) and Development
Objectives (Dos) that make up the Mission's
Strategic Results Framework
Coordinate with USAID IPs to fill out data gaps and data discrepancy
Support the program team to ensure that technical narrative reports have graphic enhancements such as charts, graphs that relay data and its analysis, photos and other visual aids
Database and Knowledge Management:
Archive mission geographic data and maintain the geo-database
Responsible for managing all processes and outputs related to MESP GIS, products and data, as well as information management systems, including web applications such as the
Mission's CLA platform and fulcrum
Be the Point of Contact (POC) on all matters related to USAID/ South Sudan's CLA platform; facilitate user-surveys, respond to the Mission's needs on the platform for optimal use.
Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software and plotter
Other Tasks
Maintain and manage GIS devices and data collection equipment Inventory
Provide support and recommendations and implementation of GIS best practices on
Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
Providing technical IT support to the field monitors and CMs on data collection
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Geography, Social Sciences or in an applied quantitative discipline such as data Science, computer science, or related field is required; Master's degree or equivalent is preferred
A minimum of five years of professional-level experience in conducting geospatial analysis, managing geospatial data and cartographic production skills are required
Communication, organizational representation and coordination, time management, qualitative and analytical skills with ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively with professionals required
Practical experience of ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop and QGIS
Oral and written proficiency in English required
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; MSI Senior Data Analyst and GIS/Information Management Specialist, USAID/South Sudan Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project Jobs in South Sudan
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