GIS and Database Manager at Off-Field Concepts Limited

Off-Field Concepts Limited is a Smart Home Automation, System Integration and ICT. We provide best-in-class solutions in Physical Security and Safety, Electrical Contracting Services, Information and Communication Technology, Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) works, and Automation systems. Our smart home automation systems are the best your money can afford.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GIS and Database Manager

Location: Gashaka, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Objectives of this Role

Play a leadership role in ensuring timely and accurate data management and reporting;
Administer and maintain ANI databases for routine data, data quality and service quality assessments;
Perform backup and recovery of all databases. Manage SMART database users; Take appropriate measures to ensure the security of the data. Update ANI-Nigeria SMART database on a frequent basis;
Support spatial data collection, cleaning, quality assurance and analyses.
Routinely update analysis and maps as required;
Keep track of GPS coordinates of ANI activities and assist the Technical team to map them;
Assist the Field Managers with their reporting requirements;
Assist Socio-Economic and Conservation Education teams to make decisions based on geospatial data;
Work with Vulcan EarthRanger, Landsat imagery and utilize remote sensing to produce specialized pieces of work for a targeted audience and project reports;
Carry out field activities for ground-truthing of remote sensing analysis;
Produce maps and other geospatial materials for both internal and external communications;
Work on special GIS projects as assigned; develop custom data, statistics, reports, presentations and other products in a conservation environment;
Maintain and Manage ANI Website and ensure that project reports (quarterly reports, annual reports etc.) are uploaded on the website;
Perform basic IT equipment operations and maintenance;
Manage a team of five control Room personnel;
Perform other duties relating to the project assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Surveying, Urban Planning, Geo-informatics, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, and 2-3 years post national youth service relevant experience;
Relevant Advanced knowledge of specialized software GIS packages: ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online), QGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE to inform the development of web maps and multiple data visualization options; including the deployment of field-based mobile data collection devices (i.e. CyberTracker, SMART, ODK, CAPI, Kobo toolbox, etc);
General knowledge of IT skills, including the use and manipulation of SQL databases and spreadsheets and programming languages (R, Python, etc);
Basic experience with HTML-JS-CSS;
Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis package is an added advantage;
Experience in map production, complex spatial data collection and management;
The ability to use ESRI ArcGIS and one other GIS software for spatial analysis and map production is a must;
Preferably at least 2-3 years successful experience, working in a similar position with an NGO (preferred but not essential).

Competencies:

Detail-oriented: S/he should be able to pay attention to detail and make sure that data analysis is done to a high degree of accuracy that conforms to accepted standards and practices.
Analytical: The GIS Manager must possess good analytical skills and be able to draw out relevant and actionable insights from data in discussions with colleagues.
Organization: Keep all of ANI’s geospatial information organized and well documented.
Communication: S/he must be able to communicate complex issues in ways that are clear and easy to understand to a non-technical audience, both verbally and in writing.
Teamwork: The GIS and Database Manager must possess good interpersonal skills; s/he must be able to work harmoniously with other team members, build trust and maintain good working relationships with them;
Problem Solving: The GIS and Database Manager must be able to deal with difficult problems as they arise and find ways to overcome those challenges.

Job Conditions

The Candidate is expected to live in the outpost of the Largest National Park in Nigeria;
The candidate will be required to work in cycles of 2 months on, 2 weeks off (that is, a 2-week paid leave inclusive of transportation or flight tickets at the end of every 2 months);
Feeding, transportation and accommodation will be covered.

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