Aug 27, 2018
Division:Program ManagementStatus:ConsultantPosition Number:18:138
Job Responsibilities:AssignmentThe GIS Consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Assess the current status of preparations for setting up the INEC GIS laboratory
Train the INEC staff to operate and manage the GIS laboratory
Support INEC staff in development of GIS databases (both relational and spatial)
Support integration and linkage of the GIS data with the voter registration databases as well as data harmonization of voter registration and GIS datasets
Support development of spatial datasets for development of web mapping
Support identification, mapping, gathering of coordinates and reconfiguration (additions, relocation, consolidation and splitting) of polling units
Support the mapping of approximate boundaries of registration areas
Support preparation of geographical demarcation and maps for usage in electoral purposes
Support INEC collaboration with the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) and the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to ensure INEC utilizes the official and most up-to-date administrative boundary datasets as well as collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPopC)
Support development of security risk mapping
Support collaboration with all stakeholders in utilization of a full spatial data infrastructure for Nigeria to facilitate GIS support for electoral activities
Other related tasks as assigned by the CoP.
Qualifications:Requirements
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Geography, Geology, Geo-Spatial Analysis).
10+ years’ experience in the creation of GIS maps and manipulation of other GIS software.
Ability to be in-country in Nigeria for up to six months full time for the length of the consultancy.
Experience in the production of cartographic publications (in print or digital).
Experience advising and training electoral management bodies on GIS
Electoral GIS experience is required.
Knowledge of Nigerian electoral environment is strongly preferred.
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Interested applicants should forward their application, current resume and cover letter by email to ifesnigeria@ifes.org.Only applications sent by email will be considered and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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