• Application Deadline:
• Position: GIS Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Role Summary

• We are seeking a GIS Analyst to join the growing team in Nigeria. The overall objective of this role is to significantly reduce in pre-investment costs associated with mini-grid site identification by deploying software, GIS, and remote sensing-based methods in order to create optimal pipelines of sites/villages suitable for the implementation of minigrids using. A uniform/consistent analysis approach will be developed, implemented and where possible automated. This will ensure that the generated sites meet the minimum site selection criteria.


• The individual should also be passionate about contributing to solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges – energy access deficit. This position provides the opportunity to join a growing team that is changing the face of rural electrification in many countries in Asia and Africa, including India, Nigeria etc.

Key Responsibilities

General:

• Support all GIS/site scoping related activities across Nigeria (and other potential markets).


• Regularly interact with various internal and external stakeholders for site identification/selection activities.


• Support the optimization of various Husk NG activities to ensure best practices are entrenched towards more efficient processes.


• Understand the priorities of the country operations and support the Country team when necessary.


• Provide requisite support and inputs on building and aligning various company processes and policies according to global best practices.


• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Site Identification and Deployment:

• Support in defining the site selection criteria for HMG locations with inputs from the relevant team members.


• Support work planning and the implementation of all GIS/site identification tasks.


• Support the preparation of country-level geospatial analysis and GIS modelling strategy and implement this in order to develop pipelines of viable communities/locations.


• Utilize data visualization/analysis tools including customized dashboards for site mapping.


• Support relevant teams in deploying mobile data collection apps for use during field surveys and enumeration activities.


• Support the management of survey data collection and the application of relevant data sets for site scoping activities.


• Support the building of load profiles using collated data to feed into the system sizing activities.


• Coordinate location-based analytics with innovative spatial intelligence, business intelligence, and statistical and predictive analytics tools to create unique analytical solutions and insights that support both strategic and operational decision-making.

Business Growth and Support:

• Ensure support for other Business Units for alignment with GIS/site selection/land survey tasks.


• Work with relevant Business Units to ensure relevant land lease documents, building permits, other land documentation for compliance purposes.


• Support business growth and continuous cost & quality improvements in the business.


• Support in the preparation of proposals, technical inputs, bill of materials, budgets, and technical drawings for the submission of such proposals.


• Coordinate, maintain regular communication, and develop positive and productive relationships with various stakeholders, regulatory stakeholders, customer/client groups etc.


• Support communication channels for engagements with all relevant stakeholders during site selection/land survey and other related processes

Qualifications

Does this sound like you?

• Graduate from a leading institution with a related Degree in GIS / Surveying and other related subjects. Postgraduate degree and/or related professional qualifications, a plus.


• A minimum of 3 years of work experience and 2 years of experience in a similar role within the energy/infrastructure/development sector.


• This position requires an in-depth understanding of GIS/Survey capabilities, critical thinking, and the ability to provide time-bound solutions to the benefit of the company.


• Excellent skills with QGIS or ArcGIS, Google Earth, Microsoft Office tools and project management tools (MS Project, Power BI, etc)

General Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to develop and update professional knowledge and skills quickly and efficiently. Ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in the advancement of business objectives.


• Effectively carry out tasks that are required by internal terms in addition to carrying out own role.


• Adapts to changes in company strategy whilst developing own strategy to achieve personal goals of competently owning and managing processes.


• Assesses own development needs and develops self to improve job performance and fulfil future potential. Contributes to the team ethos and instilling the values of the Company.


• The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through concise communication skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.


• Should possess requisite skill sets- active listening, speaking, reading, comprehension, critical thinking, performance monitoring, time management, people management, material resource management, effective time management, judgment and decision making, teaching, coaching, and social awareness.