Analysis & Evidence Specialist II – (GIS Analyst) at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Analysis & Evidence Specialist II

 

About The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

Job Title: Analysis & Evidence Specialist II – (GIS Analyst)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B3

 

Job Description

  • Under the direct supervision of Analysis and Evidence Coordinator, the GIS Analyst supports the delegation by performing essential tasks in spatial data analysis, data management, and GIS application support.
  • S/he collects, cleans, and organizes geospatial data, ensuring its accuracy and completeness for analysis and reporting.
  • Collaborating closely with the A&E team, s/he contributes to the development and maintenance of GIS applications, providing technical support and troubleshooting when needed.
  • His/her responsibilities also include documenting workflows and methodologies to ensure transparency and reproducibility in GIS activities.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supports the implementation of needs assessments, GIS, situation, and problem analysis, monitoring frameworks, logic models, and other technical guidance aligned to A&E standards.
  • Provides technical advice to the delegation, strengthening A&E capacity and visibility within the organization in his area of responsibility.
  • Develop guidelines, tools, and training modules for staff in A&E unit and more broadly, within his area of responsibility.
  • Takes part in external fora, meetings and workshops related to A&E
  • Timely and accurately contributes to the applicable A&E team meetings and tracking tools/action plans by highlighting recurrent issues, findings, and successes from A&E activities, and by reporting on the recent achievements and upcoming plan.
  • Works closely with the A&E Coordinator to design and develop GIS products based on organizational requirements.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Designs, configures, and maintains GIS databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Contributes to the collection, integration, and management of geospatial data.
  • Performs spatial analysis using GIS software to derive meaningful insights.
  • Interprets and present results to support decision-making processes.
  • Ensures interoperability of GIS solutions with non-GIS tools. Assist with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and data collection tools alongside GIS tools. This includes ensuring the functionality and usability of these tools for data visualization and analysis purposes.
  • Contributes to the maintenance of documentation for GIS systems, processes, and workflows (inc. metadata).
  • Contributes to the implementation of security measures to protect GIS data and systems.
  • Ensures compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.

 

Education and Experience Required

  • Advanced University Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, GIS, Political Science, or another field
  • Very good command of English and intermediate knowledge of another ICRC language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic) is an asset.
  • 6 years of professional experience in mapping, monitoring & evaluation, operational information management or a closely related area.
  • Strong knowledge of Esri ArcGIS suite of software
  • Familiarity with early warning and geo-analysis and familiarity with software applications associated with them.
  • Proven understanding of data management, statistical analysis, and relevant coding languages: SQL, Python, R, etc.
  • Applicants should have a Nigerian nationality or hold a working permit.

Desired profile and Skills:

  • Relevant humanitarian experience in ICRC, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, UN agencies or NGOs
  • Experience in analysing, interpreting, and presenting information for decision making.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2024.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, and Certificates to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org using “ABJ202400483 A&E Specialist 2 ABJ” as the subject of the mail.

or

 

Click on ‘apply now’ below.

Click here to download the Editable CV Template here

 

 

Note

  • Applications intended for this role that disregard the online application Ms Form will not be taken into consideration
  • The deadline for the submission of applications will be 22.08.2024, 16:30hrs. Late applications will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc.
  • (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment)
  • We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
  • ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process

Join our official WhatsApp community to receive daily job allerts!