Database Management, Geographical Information Systems & Data Visualization Intern at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Management, Geographical Information Systems & Data Visualization Intern

Job Requisition ID: 2024200399
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Supervisor: Senior Technical Advisor, Data Management, Geographical Information Systems & Data Visualization

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor, Data Management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Data Visualization, the Database Management, GIS & Data Visualization Intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of data processing.
• S/he will support the planning, maintenance, and development of FHI 360 databases and GIS. Other responsibilities include the design and creation of spatial products, including maps, digital data, reports, and statistics.
• The application design includes web, desktop, and mobile applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support data management tasks like handling records and queries.
• Assist in ensuring the security and confidentiality of client-level data.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with confidentiality policies.
• Assist with hardware and software management.
• Support preparation of project results and articles for presentation.
• Assist in developing and updating user guides and SOPs.
• Assist in ensuring quality of data feeds and processing.
• Assist in determining GIS requirements and create maps and datasets.
• Maintain GIS data storage structures and tools.
• Assist in writing formal metadata documentation for GIS data.
• Develop web and mobile GIS applications.
• Work on special GIS projects in a team environment.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. / BA Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or its recognized equivalent with 1-3 years of post NYSC work experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• MS SQL Server Administration, Power Bi, District Health Information System (DHIS2) Windows NT and Office Administration and Management, Relational database design and analysis, SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete assigned tasks, train and facilitate learning and professional development among colleagues.
• Basic Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel on hardware and software needs.
• Knowledge and expertise in using GIS software such as ArcGIS 9.x equivalent at a moderate level of complexity.
• Knowledge of geographic information system concepts and management.
• Ability to perform spatial analysis of moderate difficulty and present results in a clear and comprehensible way, either orally or as written reports.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.