Graduate Geographic Information's System Interns at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Geographic Information's System Intern

Location: Abia
Duty Station: F.C.T, Abuja

Position Overview

• Action Against Hunger (AAH) plan to utilize the use of Geographic Information System to promote better understanding and utilization of different types of data such as socioeconomic, demographic, administrative or political boundaries, land use, land cover and environmental infrastructure.
• The role of this position will assist programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data in order to strengthen the capacity of the government institutions and local community on disaster risk management, as well as providing technical assistance in hazard and risk mapping.

Specific Objectives

• Conduct research/studies and provides technical input in the formulation and integration of GIS technology into ACF Nigeria mission programming, specifically in the areas of remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS), and other related spatial information applications.
• Plan, organize and develop geographic data management processes for operational programming needs in relation to spatial information acquired.
• Promotion of exchange of geographical data and metadata between programmes as well as within consortiums’ and partners

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor degree in Geography, Computer Science, Remote Sensing or GIS related field from a recognized university.
• Preferably 1 year experience in GIS in humanitarian setup.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values and principles.
• Knowledge about the technical aspects of geographical data management and utilization.
• Knowledge about data processing, classification of data in northern Nigeria including experience in organizing the collection, storage and usage of geographic data.
• Ability to solve GIS-specific problems and convey GIS information to non-GIS people.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in an effective and timely manner.
• Willing and able to travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and community norms understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and local language

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiar with GIS software (Desktop GIS, spatial DBMS, web map server and related tools), coordinate geometry, data conversion and validation, spatial analysis and visualization
• Working experiences in multi sectorial humanitarian setup
• Knowledge and experience in humanitarian issues in the northern Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application by email to: [email protected] Or
Apply in person to the following addresses:
House No. 3,69 Crescent,
6th Avenue,
Gwarinpa,
Abuja - FCT.
Or
079, Unguwar Kasarau Yamma,
Dutse,
Jigawa State.
Or
No. 195/196, Don Etebet Housing Estate,
Damaturu,
Yobe State.
Or
96 West North,
Damboa Road GRA,
Behind Indimi House,
Damboa Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
• Applications received without these specifications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or follow-ups will be entertained.
• Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.