ACTED GIS Intern Job (3 Months)

Department: GIS

Position: GIS Intern

Internship duration: 3 Months

Duty Station: Nairobi

Starting Date: June 2013

Description

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. 

ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.

ACTED Kenya is looking for an intern in the GIS Department.

Reporting to the GIS Officer, her/his specific duties will include:

• Identify map information needs and GIS data sources;
• Conceptualize and prepare maps and other cartographic products; ensure that the products meet the requirements of concerned ACTED departments;
• Work closely with the data Management Officer to ensure an accurate and dynamic linkage between GIS Unit and ACTED databases;
• Aid in data collection, entry, and analysis as needed, ;
• Prepare metadata for all spatial information;
• Manage spatial datasets, and verify and update collected data; maintain the strictest confidentiality of sensitive data; ensure protocols for usage and licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
• Co-develop GIS components in proposals and supervise implementation of approved projects; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Master degree in GIS- experience in GIS work will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of general computer software, experience in database and programming language will be an asset
• Experience with industry standard mapping tools (especially ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for Server will be an asset)
• Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development
• Ability to travel to the field
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities

Application Procedures

All interested persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees and contacts should be sent to: kenya.jobs@acted.org on or before 5.00PM on 31ST May 2013.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.