The GIS Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, analysis, and visual presentation of geospatial data. The specialist will work with USAID/Uganda’s MEL experts to conduct extensive geospatial analysis that improves implementation of USAID/Uganda’s activities and enhances USAID project design. S/he will be responsible for the generation of cartographic products and reports for various data calls. 

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in geospatial information science or relevant field.
Advanced degree is preferred; At least three years of experience in geospatial design, analysis, and management, preferably in Uganda; 
Experience with performance monitoring and an understanding of monitoring and evaluation;  
The ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data; 
Understanding of spatial data standards, GIS software and formats, geodatabases; 
Experience in database development and management; 
Experience in data visualization; 
Advanced expertise of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint; 
Excellent adaptive skills – flexibility and risk tolerance; curiosity and creativity; comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty and adaptation.

Responsibilities

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in geospatial information science or relevant field.
Advanced degree is preferred; At least three years of experience in geospatial design, analysis, and management, preferably in Uganda; 
Experience with performance monitoring and an understanding of monitoring and evaluation;  
The ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data; 
Understanding of spatial data standards, GIS software and formats, geodatabases; 
Experience in database development and management; 
Experience in data visualization; 
Advanced expertise of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint; 
Excellent adaptive skills – flexibility and risk tolerance; curiosity and creativity; comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty and adaptation.

Developing, managing, and maintaining a GIS Mapping Database;
Developing data collection tools to geographically map USAID activity/project interventions and project management indicators; 
Creating a system to track and map activity/projects for easy visualization of where activities/ projects are located throughout Uganda; 
Providing data analysis, computer programming, database and system administration; 
Training interested parties in the collection and management of data and production of relevant maps; and 
Collaborating with data analysts to collect and compile data for reporting purposes.

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