FHI Nigeria Job Vacancy for Senior GIS / Database Officer

Started by Jobbers, Sep 25, 2011, 06:37 AM

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Job Title: Senior GIS/Database Officer
Reqd ID: 1761
Location: Abuja
Organisation: fhi360 

Description:
•   The Senior GIS/Database Officer will oversee the administration and management of FHI's management information system for routine data.
•   This involves overseeing adherence to the reporting cycle, developing and implementing data security and confidentiality policies, designing and developing database applications, developing and assisting in the analysis of data, providing technical documentation of data and quality assurance of data inputs and outputs, assisting with the presentation of data findings for projects, and providing technical support in the use of these data in research projects.
•   S/he will also be responsible for the planning, development, maintenance and evaluation of FHI Nigeria's Geographical Information System (GIS) to include the management of spatial databases.
•   Other responsibilities include the design and creation of other products e.g. maps, digital data, reports and statistics.
•   S/he prepares and maintains metadata documentation of GIS databases.

Education/Experience: 
•   Masters Degree in GIS or related field with at least 5 years relevant experience with a minimum 2 years experience of GIS related work in a comparable environment or a PhD with 3 years experience and strong background in geospatial and health information systems.
•   Experience in GIS application development and customization is required, working with GIS tools such as ArcGIS 9.x is an essential requirement; working knowledge of relational databases required.
•   Experience in HIV/AIDS programming and experience working with NGOs and CBOs is an advantage.

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1761 - Senior GIS/Database Officer - Abuja