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We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.
Job Title: GIS / Data Management and Visualization Specialist
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict and Governance Practice (MERL)
Reports To: Team leader and Deputy Team Leader
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Overview: IBTCI seeks 2 GIS / Data Management and Visualization Specialist for a potential contract award to provide Third-Party Monitoring services to the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization in Iraq. GIS / Data Management and Visualization Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader. Using your expertise and subject matter skills, perform assigned tasks on specific task orders and/or contracts. Tasks could include, but not be limited to:
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Deliver FAO Iraq TPM with comprehensive GIS support including customized maps, dashboards, and infographics as requested to inform decision making and strengthen the data lifecycle using ICT
- Bolster assessments and studies with rich, dynamic visualizations and analysis using methods such as story-mapping, proximity analysis, buffering analysis, and cluster analysis.
- Provide GIS training and mentoring and develop targeted workshops to build Mission, IP, and local MEL firm capacity to: incorporate GIS and GPS data for decision making, use GIS software for simple mapping, and analyze real data.
- Promote strong data collection techniques and data quality through traditional methods as well as innovative approaches to remote data collection.
- Provide mentorship on data collection processes, identifying weaknesses and threats to data quality, as well as opportunities for quality control and improvement– including in the development of data collection protocols.
- Use periodic and rapid data collection to pinpoint disparities in implementation & successes in addressing key gaps within programming.
- Give additional analytical breadth and depth to geospatial analysis efforts, drawing on rich geospatial data and incorporating GIS-related data into programming at the strategy and activity levels to create prediction models using machine-learning methods.
- Perform other real time on demand analysis
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience including monitoring, evaluation, and field surveys.
- Fluent in English
Education: Minimum Master’s degree in either agricultural economics, development studies, social sciences or statistics);
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of Iraq and the MENA region;
- Familiarity with programming and approaches of FAO in Iraq;
- Seven or more years of relevant prior experience analyzing GIS data and working on GIS and remote sensing.
- Advanced knowledge in GIS software packages such as Esri, ArcGIS, or QGIS.
- Technical experience providing GIS and data collection and quality assurance capacity building to stakeholders.
- Proven experience and ability to effectively manage a varied workload, meeting tight deadlines and schedules.
- Good interpersonal communication skills and team player.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Windows & Microsoft Office applications, required.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Arabic desirable
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Iraq
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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