ACTED REACH Database / GIS Intern - South Sudan

Department: GIS
Position: REACH Database / GIS Intern Contract duration: 6 months Location: South Sudan Starting Date January 2013

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. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 340 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 at www.acted.org

II. Program Information

Capital Office : Juba National Staff : 125 (average May 2011) Areas : 4 areas On-going programmes : 8 Budget : 5 M

Supporting the new state of South Sudan through basic agricultural, water and sanitation services - ACTED is committed to meeting the emerging needs and challenges of the new state of South Sudan through the provision of basic services. ACTED South Sudan focuses on agricultural support, provision of water and sanitation services and support for basic infrastructure to communities in transition, particularly those who have returned from Sudan. Community-based approaches, including Community-Led Total Sanitation and Cash for Work, are emphasized in order to support the most vulnerable households and promote local sustainability. ACTED is also working is working to react to new areas of need such as the refugee crisis’s in Upper Nile and Unity States, and the inter-tribal conflicts in Jonglei. ACTED is currently supporting refugee populations in Jamam camp as well as host populations, following massive displacement of populations from Sudan: camp coordination, delivery of basic goods and services, access to potable water, etc.

III. Position Profile

ACTED is aiming at strengthening information management in South Sudan’s Upper Nile and Unity State refugee camps. Through this effort, ACTED, through its REACH initiative, will conduct assessments and create databases, maps and systems of information dissemination to relevant aid actors. The goal of the effort is to build a dynamic information management and sharing infrastructure that improves the planning, coordination and traceability of aid provision and services in each camp. This will in turn significantly improve the effectiveness of aid provided to refugees.

The Database and GIS Intern will contribute to the design and regular use of GIS and database materials used for the evaluation. The position will be based in Maban, South Sudan with frequent travel to field locations in which the evaluation is taking place.

1. Database Design & Management
   • Database Design:
   • Contribution to designing databases related to the evaluation, in close coordination with REACH country manager and IMPACT’s Geneva team
   • Database Management:
   • Ensure all evaluation data is regularly entered into the databases
   • Ensure accessibility of data to key partners as well as security and confidentiality of data
2. GIS & Mapping
   • Produce maps:
   • Follow REACH mapping guidelines
   • Produce maps based on data collected during evaluation, as requested
3. Secondary Data
   • Secondary Data Collection:
   • Collect and synthesize secondary data for use in evaluation design and analysis
   • Manage external indicator data collection throughout evaluation timeline

IV. Qualifications:

Master degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems, GIS, or a relevant discipline Good experience in database and general computer software (such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Access) Experience with industry standard mapping tools, especially ESRI products Strong knowledge of applicable data management and database computer software (JavaScript APIs, Flex, Microsoft Excel/Access, SQL server) Ability to work independently Strong English communication skills; Arabic a benefit

V. Conditions:

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

How to apply:

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org
Ref : REACHI/SSUD/SA

ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46

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