Technical Coordinator GIS- GAVI REACH at International Rescue Committee

The Technical Coordinator – GIS for the Gavi REACH Program will be responsible for leading the program's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map, analyze, and visualize conflict, access, climate change impact and  immunization data that will facilitate data-driven decision-making in the program. The role will involve working closely within the REACH team mainly with Humanitarian Access Adviser and Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Lead and collaborate with REACH Project Coordinators and other members of PMU/ country program technical teams, partners, and stakeholders to integrate spatial data into immunization strategies, especially in hard-to-reach areas. The role also involves collaboration with the IRC Geospatial Analyst and Climate Analyst on conflict, access and climate change impact mapping respectively. The position will be based in Nairobi with extensive travel to field locations as needed. 
Key Responsibilities:
Spatial data collection & analysis

• Coordinate, the acquisition of spatial data relevant to immunization coverage, site locations, population demographics, and zero-dose/under-immunized populations and supervise data integration into existing GIS and information analysis products developed for the GAVI REACH project.
• Provide quality control in GPS data collection and evaluation of data collected from country programs and outside of the organization.
• Use GIS tools to analyze geographical patterns, health service access, and equity gaps in immunization coverage.
• Use GIS tools to analyze and map conflict and access data and climate change impact data for REACH focus areas. 

 Mapping & visualization

• Develop detailed, clear, and informative maps to visualize immunization data for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Create thematic maps and dashboards to support the identification of priority areas for interventions.
• Present spatial data insights through reports and visual presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including policymakers, health workers, and international partners.

Data integration & management

• Integrate spatial data with program monitoring systems to enhance the tracking of program progress and impact in hard-to-reach areas.
• Maintain GIS databases and ensure that all geospatial information is up to date, accurate, and securely stored.
• Coordinate the use spatial data within the REACH project M&E system and contribute learning to inform immunization service delivery. 

Capacity building

• Design and deliver training  to local staff, partners, and health officials on the use of GIS tools for immunization planning and monitoring.
• Coordinate local capacity development by organizing training sessions on GPS data collection and basic GIS operations.

Collaboration & partnerships

• Collaborate with IRC measurement Unit, Data Excellence and other GIS teams, international organizations, and government agencies to share data and insights.
• Participate in relevant meetings and working groups to represent the GIS function and share key spatial analysis insights.
• Provide input into proposals and reports where spatial data or GIS expertise is required.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team by incorporating spatial analysis into the immunization data.
• Lead spatial visualization of immunization coverage and support MEL team for real-time data tracking to allow for quicker identification of gaps and more responsive program adjustments.
• Support IRC Advocacy teams upon request with use of spatial data to advocate for more targeted immunization interventions, funding, or resources in under-served geographic regions, presenting evidence-based recommendations to decision-makers.
• Leverage spatial data to create case studies or success stories, comparing immunization rates in various regions and highlighting best practices. This will help in scaling successful approaches across different settings.

Experience & Qualifications:
Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Remote Sensing, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certification in GIS techniques or geospatial technologies is a plus.

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in GIS, spatial data analysis, or geospatial mapping, preferably in health or development or humanitarian programs.
• Experience in working with health data, particularly related to immunization or health services, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., OpenDataKit, KoboToolbox) and GPS technologies.
• Proven experience in creating maps, spatial analysis, and presenting spatial data to non-technical audiences.