Geographic Information System (GIS) Consultant
International Development Enterprises - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022Work at International Development Enterprises
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Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.iDE's vision, to catalyze the power of entrepreneurship to allow millions of people to lift themselves out of poverty, is ambitious and bold.iDE is seeking a qualified consultant to design a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) to map intervention areas, partnerships, and activities for our global nutrition programming. This system will enhance the organization’s ability to collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data, facilitating better decision-making and program effectiveness.Objectives
Needs Assessment: Coordinate with stakeholders to identify the specific GIS requirements for key nutrition projects as well as broader nutrition program management. This might include: key activities, market access points, and health facilities.Project Startup: Design initial maps and/or webapps for a large multi-country nutrition project.System Design: Develop a clear GIS system architecture with shapefile templates for second, third, and (where possible) fourth-level administrative boundaries in each iDE focus country.Data Integration: Coordinate with the Global MERL team to identify relevant existing data sets for import, opportunities for integration of future monitoring and evaluation data, templates for data import.Implementation Roadmap: Outline a step-by-step plan for GIS system deployment and ongoing support.Key Deliverables
Static multi-country map covering iDE nutrition portfolio projects. Map should include layers identifying project geography categorized by intervention area (WASH, Agriculture, Livelihoods, etc);Library of default shapefiles for all 12 iDE countries identifying administrative divisions at the district or sub-district (fourth-level) where possible;Template for importing basic project start-up data (eg. project geography, programmatic sector, target population, etc) for future projects;Consultant Qualifications
Proven experience in GIS system design and implementation, preferably in the NGO sector;Strong understanding of agriculture, nutrition, and WASH interventions as well as best practices for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL);Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and data integration techniques;Excellent communication and training skills;Reporting and Communication The consultant will report to the Senior Manager for Nutrition Programs. Regular meetings will be held to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps.Budget A detailed budget proposal outlining the consultant’s fees, travel expenses, and other costs should be submitted along with the application.Location Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, Washington D.C.Application Process Interested consultants are invited to submit their CV, a brief proposal including methodology, and a budget estimate by Sept 13, 2024.
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