Background
NORC at the University of Chicago is one of the largest and most highly respected social research organizations pursuing high quality social science research both in the U.S. and internationally. NORC is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Visualization Specialist for the RFTOP under USAID Uganda’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Strategic Information (MEL-SI) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The GIS/Data Visualization Specialist will work full-time over a 5-year period based in Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda MEL Activity aims to provide support services to USAID/Uganda’s technical offices and implementing partners to strengthen performance management, conducting evaluations and facilitating learning and adapting. Ugandan citizens are strongly encouraged to apply. This full-time position is contingent on funding.
Responsibilities
The GIS Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, analysis, and visual presentation of geospatial data. The specialist will work with USAID/Uganda’s MEL experts to conduct extensive geospatial analysis that improves implementation of USAID/Uganda’s activities and enhances USAID project design. S/he will be responsible for the generation of cartographic products and reports for various data calls. Specific responsibilities may include:
- Developing, managing, and maintaining a GIS Mapping Database;
- Developing data collection tools to geographically map USAID activity/project interventions and project management indicators;
- Creating a system to track and map activity/projects for easy visualization of where activities/ projects are located throughout Uganda;
- Providing data analysis, computer programming, database and system administration;
- Training interested parties in the collection and management of data and production of relevant maps; and
- Collaborating with data analysts to collect and compile data for reporting purposes.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in geospatial information science or relevant field. Advanced degree is preferred;
- At least three years of experience in geospatial design, analysis, and management, preferably in Uganda;
- Experience with performance monitoring and an understanding of monitoring and evaluation;
- The ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data;
- Understanding of spatial data standards, GIS software and formats, geodatabases;
- Experience in database development and management;
- Experience in data visualization;
- Advanced expertise of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint;
- Excellent adaptive skills – flexibility and risk tolerance; curiosity and creativity; comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty and adaptation;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; and
- Fluency in English (Level 3/4).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs;
- Familiarity with USAID performance data information systems, or other such systems;
- Experience administering trainings to a diverse range of stakeholders; and
- Experience communicating research findings to external stakeholders or clients.