Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Project Objective:
Under the USAID Asia Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (ALME) contract, Social Impact has been issued a task order to provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation consulting services to the USAID/Lao Country Office (LCO).
Position Description:
Social Impact is seeking a GIS Specialist to provide short-term technical assistance (STTA) to the USAID/Laos MEL project. This is an on-call consulting position with a period of performance between March and September 2021.
Please note: This position is only open to candidates currently located in Lao PDR.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and advise on GIS and information systems tasks, manage GIS maps and data, liaise with implementing partners to get GIS project information and review GIS information.
- Create stand-alone GIS products, as well as maps to be included in reports, briefings, and presentations.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, business, or related field required.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in GIS/information systems required.
- Experience with data visualization beyond mapping is a plus.
- Experience providing GIS technical assistance on USAID-funded projects desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
How to apply
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To apply for the postiion, please visit our website: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA….
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