Libya MIS/GIS Intern

Department: Programme
Position: GIS/ MIS Intern
Contract duration: 3 months Location: Libya, Benghazi Starting Date : decembre 2011
I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. In 2010, ACTED had a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website atwww.acted.org

II. Country Profile

In response to the emergency situation in Libya, Acted Recruits.

III. Position Profile The GIS/MIS Intern will be responsible for:

A. Supporting the maintenance of a global database for the consolidation of all project-related, assessment-related and GIS data at the capital level Support the GIS Manager and the Database Coordinator in maintaining the global database and geodatabse for all REACH activities within country Support the collection and management of spatial datasets, and verify and update collected data at capital level Monitor the accuracy of collected data Support GIS activities • Propose new technical solutions • Respond to information requests from GIS Manager and REACH Focal Point

B. Technical Support to the Database teams • Communicate with database teams to ensure accuracy of collected data • Provide technical backstopping to database teams • Provide capacity-building to database teams

C. Regular interactions for reporting and data management with REACH GIS Manager, REACH Focal Point and projects partners • Support the development of joint database tools and processes with REACH partners in country • Respond to information requests from REACH/ACTED partners • Support the collection of spatial datasets and integration with REACH activities in all ACTED/REACH bases

D. Producing and providing maps for stakeholders • Participate in development of GIS tools • Produce REACH projects related maps (at a capital level), as well as requested maps coming from the main key stakeholders.
• Monitor project-level geodatabases to ensure appropriate data sharing and capitalization

IV. Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Geographic Information System or in relevant discipline. Master preferable Mandatory knowledge in database and general computer software (such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Access) 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 Flexibility in working extra hours Strong commitment to the mission and organizational culture of ACTED/REACH Oral and written English skills

V. Conditions:

Field Intern benefits include: - 300 USD per month living allowance - Coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg - The provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org
Ref : MIS/LIB/RW

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org