Horn Africa Consultants Firm (HACOF) is a regional development consultancy firm with operational presence across the Horn of Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, HACOF provides technical advisory, research, monitoring and evaluation, and programme management services to international development partners, donors, and implementing organisations working in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
HACOF is currently pursuing a number of competitive procurement opportunities across Somalia, Kenya, and the wider Horn of Africa region, spanning monitoring and evaluation and related technical advisory services. In anticipation of potential contract awards, HACOF invites expressions of interest from qualified individual consultants and technical experts across these thematic and geographic areas to join its roster of pre-qualified personnel.
NOTE: Inclusion on the HACOF roster does not constitute an offer of employment or a guarantee of engagement, and all consultancy assignments remain subject to successful contract award, confirmed scope, and available funding. Consultants whose profiles are assessed as relevant will be contacted directly when a suitable assignment arises. HACOF is committed to building a diverse and regionally rooted expert pool and strongly encourages applications from competent professionals, nationals of the countries in which HACOF operates, and candidates with direct lived and working experience of fragile and conflict-affected settings in the Horn of Africa.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The GIS Analyst and Data Dashboard Specialist will be responsible for the spatial analysis and visualisation of programme monitoring and evaluation data, the design and maintenance of the programme’s results tracking dashboard, and the production of geographic and thematic data visualisations for use in evaluation reports, learning products, and donor communications. This position will be mobilised during evaluation and reporting phases and will work under the technical direction of the Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain an interactive and web-accessible results tracking dashboard that enables the programme management team to monitor progress against Results Framework indicators in near-real time, drawing on data inputs from quarterly TPM and partner reporting cycles.
- Develop and update GIS maps and spatial data visualisations documenting the geographic coverage of programme activities, the distribution of civic actors and networks, and trends in civic space conditions across Somali states, regions, and localities.
- Produce thematic and infographic-style data visualisations for inclusion in evaluation reports (Baseline, Midline, Endline), donor updates, and learning briefs, using ArcGIS, QGIS, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
- Support the social network analysis component of the Midline and Endline evaluations by developing network maps and visualisations.
- Work with the Research Officer to ensure that datasets collected during assessments and TPM cycles are structured in a manner compatible with dashboard and GIS analysis requirements.
- Advise the Team Leader and Research Officer on how spatial data and geographic visualisation can strengthen the analysis and presentation of programme findings.
- Ensure that all data visualisation products maintain accuracy, are contextually appropriate, and do not inadvertently expose programme participants or partner locations to security risks.
- Provide training and orientation to MEAL team members and programme staff on the use of the results dashboard and on basic data visualisation principles as needed.
- Maintain documentation of all dashboard configurations, data pipelines, and GIS datasets to support handover and sustainability of the monitoring system.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in GIS analysis and/or data visualisation in a development, humanitarian, or research context.
- Demonstrated proficiency with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, or equivalent).
- Experience designing and maintaining results tracking dashboards for development or humanitarian programmes.
- University degree in geography, information science, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Experience working with mobile data collection platforms and the integration of field-collected data into GIS and dashboard environments.
- Prior experience producing maps and spatial analyses of Somalia or the wider Horn of Africa is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with network visualisation tools (Gephi, NodeXL, or equivalent) is an asset.
- Ability to produce outputs in accessible formats and to explain spatial and statistical findings to non-technical audiences.
How to apply
Applicants must submit all of the following documents in a single email to the address indicated below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages in English, clearly stating the position title applied for, the applicant’s relevant experience in relation to the position requirements, the applicant’s availability to commence the assignment from August 2026, and the applicant’s daily/monthly rate expectation in USD.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than six pages, structured to clearly demonstrate compliance with the minimum qualifications and experience requirements listed for the position. The CV must include, at minimum: full name, contact details, nationality, languages, education history with institutions and graduation dates, professional certifications, a reverse-chronological employment history covering at least the past ten years, and a list of at least three professional references with name, title, organisation, telephone, and email contact details.
- A sample of relevant prior work (maximum two samples), such as a data visualisation, of which the applicant was a primary author or contributor. Samples should be identified with the applicant’s role and contribution clearly stated. Confidential or restricted documents should be submitted with any sensitive information redacted.
Submission Instructions: Applications should be sent to hr@hacof.com. The email subject line must clearly state the position title in the format: [POSITION TITLE]. This is a rolling recruitment process, and early applications are encouraged. Shortlisting will begin immediately upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled.