Data Management and GIS Specialist, Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The purpose of the Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP) contract is to provide independent, verifiable, primary data regarding the outputs and quality of humanitarian assistance activities funded by the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) in Nigeria through comprehensive third-party monitoring (TPM). TPM is necessary to ensure USAID/BHA has sufficient information to perform oversight and accountability of implementing partner (IP) activities. Due to the non-permissive environment in Nigeria and the inability of USAID/BHA staff to travel to activity implementation sites, TPM is essential to fulfill this purpose. USAID/BHA will use TPM information provided by the NTPMP to identify issues and challenges related to the delivery of goods and services, potential large-scale aid diversion, accountability to affected populations, and make real-time programmatic adjustments and inform future programmatic decisions and designs.
**Please note: Only Nigerian citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Data Management and GIS Specialist will lead the design, management, and protection of spatial and non-spatial data systems to support secure, accurate, and effective data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role will be essential in developing and implementing protocols for secure data handling, from storage and quality assurance to end-to-end management of data collected by TPMs activities. By ensuring high standards of accuracy, security, and compliance, the Specialist will contribute to robust program insights and decision-making. Working closely with the IT and Database Manager, this position will also focus on the structured integration of geospatial data into the platform, enabling meaningful visualization and analysis for stakeholders. The position will report to the Senior Learning Advisor and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria but with occasional travel to the NTPMP offices in Maiduguri. The full-time position is anticipated to last five years.
Responsibilities:
- Perform GIS data quality control and management of field data that includes daily data reviews, as well as maintenance of data management and GIS hardware and software.
- Develop and implement quality control measures for data collected by TPMs, overseeing regular checks to verify data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with protocols.
- Lead secure data storage and backup processes, ensuring data accessibility and compliance with best practices for data protection and integrity.
- Coordinate with TPM teams to ensure adherence to data collection standards, providing ongoing support, feedback, and adjustments to enhance data quality and reliability.
- Enforce digital data security protocols, including encryption, password protection, and secure transmission of data to designated servers, followed by remote deletion from devices post-transfer.
- Lead dual-phase reviews to identify and remove both explicit and implicit Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from datasets, safeguarding against unauthorized identification risks.
- Define technical requirements for GIS software structure, designing maps, modules, and visualizations aligned with program needs.
- Create high-quality maps and geospatial data visualizations to communicate complex spatial data effectively to program stakeholders to support the analysis and reporting of findings.
- Provide technical guidance and training to field teams and TPMs, enhancing skills in secure data collection, storage, and quality assurance practices.
- Define and implement standards for custom maps and geospatial data, tailoring solutions to meet program objectives and stakeholder requirements.
- Provide data for the client as per any queries.
- Perform any other duties as required from time to time by the supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, data science, information technology, or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in GIS or data management, including secure data handling, quality assurance, and coordination with data collection teams required.
- Experience implementing and overseeing data quality checks to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with standards.
- Proficiency with GIS software, spatial data analysis tools, data protection methods (e.g., encryption, secure storage), and quality control practices.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to train, support, and engage data collection teams effectively.
- Strong oral and written proficiency in English is required.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
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