Development Program Specialist

US Embassy is recruiting a Development Program Specialist (GIS)/USAID, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will conduct data analytics using geospatial technologies to inform development programming across the sectors in which USAID works with a specific emphasis on strategic planning, program design, and monitoring, evaluation, & learning S/he will analyze data and generate data visualization products, including interactive maps and dynamic visualizations, to communicate findings to internal USAID decision-makers and external audiences The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will also build the capacity of USAID/Mozambique to use geospatial data, analysis, and visualization products The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will serve as a key member of the M&E unit in Program Office, and will work with all USAID/Mozambique offices, the broader U.S. Embassy team, USAID contractors and grantees, and host government, civil society, and other donors on geographic data and information sharing pertaining to development assistance in Mozambique. Additionally, the Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialists in USAID bilateral missions in the region, and the USAID GeoCenter based in Washington, DC

Requisites

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant field - geography, urban and regional planning, or other related field
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience with performance monitoring and evaluation including cartographic production; and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS and mapping technology, data analysis and visualization, or cartographic best practices
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and Portuguese, level IV(fluency) The incumbent must be able to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences
• Ability to apply geospatial technology for analyses related to such diverse sectors as agriculture, democracy & governance, economic growth, education, environment and health
• Ability to obtain, clean, visualize, evaluate e and interpret factual data, and prepare concise, accurate and complete reports
• Technical knowledge of industry-standard GIS software (Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, MapBox, Leaflet.js, CartoDB, etc.), Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), and creation of geospatial data products in developing country environments
• Strong quantitative skills in data collection, cleaning, processing, and reproducible analysis using statistical software or programming languages (e.g. Python, Stata, SAS, SPSS, R) are preferred
• Exceptional computer skills and knowledge of software program applications authorized for USAID use, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other database software, and word processing programs
• Experience implementing geospatial metadata standards, workflows, data-sharing protocols, and GIS best practices
• Effective communication skills to present and advocate for data, analysis, and visualization concepts, relevant USAID policies and guidance, data quality practices, etc., to USAID staff and implementing partners (IPs) who have varying familiarity with geospatial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across government entities, donor organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private-sector organizations
• Ability to conduct introductory training in the use of geographic information and data for development programming
• Ability to work independently, to manage several activities at once, and work under pressure to meet deadlines is required. Management and organizational skills to work with numerous teams, identifying priority actions and taking initiative for follow through is needed
• Must have the ability to work as a team member as well as to provide leadership in the area of his/her competencies. Work requires good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex data and to prepare precise and accurate reports to various audiences
• Candidates will be evaluated based on education, experience, job knowledge, language, and skills and abilities, demonstrated in their application materials, tests, and interviews This is a local position and compensation will be in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan
• Only candidates selected for interviews will be informed in writing of the Selection Committee’s final decision
• Please note that USAID and the U.S. Government NEVER requires payment of any money in connection with a job application

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted