Global Communities, a Non-Governmental Organization, is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of GIS Specialist for the 5-year USAID funded RING project. RING (Resiliency in Northern Ghana) is a USAID Feed the Future (FtF) project designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. Specifically, RING works to improve the livelihood and nutritional status of vulnerable households in 17 target districts of Ghana’s Northern Region. Consistent with USAID Forward principles of direct support to host governments to the maximum extent possible, RING’s interventions are implemented through a collaborative approach with the District Assemblies (DAs) in the Northern Region and with the Northern Region Coordinating Council (NRCC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The GIS Specialist provides technical support for the program staff on the RING project by carrying out the following duties:

• Develop and maintain geographic information system data base for RING and its partner districts
• Support the RING project partners to develop a GIS-based monitoring system
• Ensure data is accurately entered, up-to-date and available at all times;
• Document important GIS procedures as available for all users of GIS
• Design general maps to illustrate RING program’s impact
• Liaise with RING partners to facilitate data collection and transfer; promote data standards and map product standards
• Design activity maps per program or per activity according to relevancy
• Produce maps of RING activities according to identified needs

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties on the RING project. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) and effective communication skills
• Efficiency, proactivity and teamwork in delivery of set targets within stipulated deadlines
• Punctuality, commitment to work ethics, and adaptive to change

Qualification Required & Experience

• First or second degree in GIS and/or Geography or Information Knowledge Management or similar discipline.
• Between 5 – 8 years daily experience using GIS
• Knowledge and experience working with ESRI GIS software packages, Google Maps and web-based GIS applications
• Knowledge of GIS coding and programming languages for web-based applications
• Experience with database creation and maintenance
• Field experience in development programs, agricultural interventions and working with government agencies
• Ability to speak at least two Northern region Ghanaian languages

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All applications must be sent to:-

gcring1@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 May, 2015