GIS Specialist

Project Summary: 

In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) will serve as a centralized management support mechanism supporting USAID/Pakistan’s mission to increase stability, democracy, and prosperity for the men and women of Pakistan through the implementation of the Mission Strategic Framework (MSF). PERFORM will provide  data and information to help project managers improve project results through better implementation and design, as well as services that support the Mission’s learning and adaptive process, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives. The performance components will include: (1) Monitoring Services; (2) Evaluation Services; (3) Assessment Services; and (4) Learning Support Services.

Position Summary: 

PERFORM is recruiting for the position of GIS Specialist. Under the supervision of GIS Lead and MIS/GIS Lead, the selected candidate will be required to create and maintain data and maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data.

This is a full-time position based in Islamabad, Pakistan; with limited travel to field offices as needed. It is expected to begin immediately and continue through April 2020. 

Responsibilities: 

• Produce GIS products/analysis according to the specific designs by the client.
• Compile/Gather, Analyze, Create and Update spatial data layers.
• Process Satellite/Aerial Imagery using Remote Sensing Technologies, i.e., geo-referencing, image processing and analysis, and feature extraction; and produce land cover/land use maps.
• Provide support and recommendations to and implementation of GIS best practices on Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in place
• Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop GIS Products.
• Conduct Research to locate and obtain existing databases.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Analyze spatial data to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.
• Prepare metadata and other documentation.
• Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software and plotter.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Qualifications:

• A BS Degree (4 Years preferable) in Computer Science or Geography or Space Sciences.
• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant area is required or at least 3 years’ experience.
• Strong Knowledge in Geographic Information Systems.
• Strong practical experience of ESRI ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine
• Experience with ArcGIS Server for publishing vector and raster data.
• Remote Sensing Experience will be preferred
• Basic knowledge of GIS applications development will be preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work under deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com