Job Description
QED Group is recruiting for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist for a five-year, USAID-funded project in Egypt to improve performance management for the Egypt Mission to make better informed strategic and management decisions, and improve reporting mechanisms, products, and systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The GIS Specialist will:
- Work with project staff and USAID/Egypt to streamline management and reporting data, geographic data, and information to improve GIS systems used for responding to data calls and reporting.
- Coordinate with project staff and evaluation teams to collect all field data (survey and GIS coordinate information data, etc.) and ensure its entry into the GIS system.
- Review existing databases and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
- Liaise with USAID/Egypt implementing partners to collect their GIS data in a usable format.
- Meet with technical office staff as needed to define data needs and project requirements and perform spatial analysis using data from USAID/Egypt projects and identified databases.
- Support communication, and monitoring/evaluation initiatives with GIS information.
- Integrate GIS, performance management, field monitors reporting and projects operational databases to generate tabular and cartographic output for analysis.
Key Qualifications:
- Egyptian citizenship required.
- Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Management Information Systems (MIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or related field.
- At least five 5 years of experience in international development with specialized knowledge in information management, database design, and IT systems;
- Several years of experience with GIS data entry, manipulation, and presentation, as well as a familiarity with web-based interfaces in addition to more traditional PC network based systems.
- Thorough knowledge of ArcGIS and other relevant GIS software platforms and database management.
- Demonstrated ability to create and/or manage a large, secure database with multiple parties providing information into that database using diverse means of data input.
- Demonstrated ability to compile and present the results of surveys in English to Mission personnel.
- Experience with USAID-funded programs and familiarity with USAID policies and regulations highly preferred.
- Ability to work on a team or independently, prioritize tasks, and make recommendations at key decision points.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, and proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including technical documentation is required.
Application Process:
To apply to this position please click the "Apply Now" link and follow the application instructions below.
- Attach your current CV/resume and cover letter.
- Download and complete the attached 1420 biodata sheet and Voluntary Self-ID Form.
- Attach the completed 1420 and Self ID form to your application under 'supporting documents.'
- Submit Application
If you are unable to attach these documents with your application, they can be submitted later by logging into your devhire profile and uploading them from the 'CV' tab (please note this will not replace the CV you have already submitted).
Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Accessibility Notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to:Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/
