Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. We are recruiting to fill the position of a Management Information System Assistant in Abuja, FCT.

Objective 1

• Provide technical input in the formulation and integration of Geographic/Management Information System technology and other related spatial information applications.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Collect information and study trends for the preparation of maps and its documentation.
• Work closely with other technical staff in order to agree on the scope of regular mapping, define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, and participate in undertaking mapping.
• Conduct research to locate and obtain updates of data bases and geo-referenced data.
• Create maps using GIS software and maintenance of reference datasets for Action Against Hunger areas of operations.
• Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including field observation, satellite imagery, and existing maps.

Objective 2

• Support in management of MIS platforms (Red Rose and Kobo)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support conception, editing and updating of information management systems.
• Manage data entry and guarantee its quality.
• Support quality and security of program related data.
• Support technical team in form coding.
• Uploading and management of surveys form on MIS platforms.
• Support IS Manager in storage and security of beneficiaries data.

Objective 3

• Plan, organize and develop Geographic/Management of data for operational programming needs in relation to spatial information acquired

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, organize and archive data and maps, and retrieve when required.
• Enter new map data by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude and map scales.
• Advice and support on enhancing the compatibility of data and metadata structures.
• Production of printable maps with ArcGIS, Quantum Information system and other relevant GIS softwares.
• Collection, integration of external cartographic data as required for analysis or reporting needs.
• Map production for WASH, FSL and Nutrition interventions.

Objective 4

• Develop GIS maps for exchange of geographical data and assist in M and E activities and capacity building

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage response and prioritization of requests for map products and services.
• Undertakes various tasks in connection with requirements of programme needs.
• Working with the provided Data to make Maps based on demand and update of 5w sector map.
• Training and capacity building of staff in GIS and Mapping.

Internal & External Relationship
Internal:

• IS Manager: Direct line manager
• MIS officers: Exchange of information, collaboration, coordination
• M&E managers and Deputy Managers: Exchange of information, collaboration, coordination
• Project Managers/Sector Managers: Exchange of information, reporting, collaboration, coordination
• Project Officers: Ensure exchange of information, collaboration and coordination.
• Other ACF M&E staff: Exchange of information, collaboration and coordination

External:

• Governmental and non-governmental partners: Exchange of information, coordination, training, supervision, influence on choice of technical options.
• Representatives of international aid organizations: Exchange of information.
• Representatives of donors: Exchange of information, technical discussions, project related exchanges.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographical Information System, Management information systems, information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Post graduate diploma in mapping and cartography is a plus
• Minimum of 1 year of MIS/GIS work experience required.

Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Experience in GIS and mapping.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, Quantum Information system and other relevant GIS softwares.
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Commitment to and understanding of Action Against Hunger aims, values and principles
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with GIS and arch view and remote sensing.
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Action against Hunger.
• Strong interpersonal and community norms understanding
• Experience in community development programming, preferably in nutrition, food security, livelihoods or WASH
• Experience with cartography, infographics and other GIS platforms
• Experience with participatory fieldwork methodologies

Minimum Basic Salary
NGN156,995 per Month

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply on or before 15th May, 2020.

Note: Qualified women are encouraged to apply