Vacancies at Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Sokoto

Mission Technical Referent GIS At Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland

Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Nigeria Limited by Guarantee is an international, private, non-governmental, non- profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

Job Type:    Definite (1 Year with Possibility of Extension)
Duty Station: Sokoto
Publication Date:    29th January 2026
Deadline for Applications:  08th February 2026 (5:00 PM)

Main objective and responsibility of the position

Overseeing the implementation of GIS activities for the MSF-OCA Nigeria country program, providing technical guidance and ensuring the correct implementation and monitoring of GIS activities, according to MSF protocols and standards, in support to operations.

General Accountabilities:

Ensure Technical reference for GIS

• Be the final responsible for the whole country program for advising, elaborating processes, implementing, quality control, maintenance and good functioning of the Geographic Information Systems(GIS).
• Ensure technical reference for all GIS matters in the country program following MSF protocols and standards, national policies and state regulations and project specifications.
• Carry out GIS needs assessment and feasibility studies in the country program to provide sectors’ responsible with

alternatives and possible GIS solutions to operational challenges.

• Contribute to the discussions about ethics and personal data protection, especially regarding GIS related data and activities.
• GIS Networking with other NGOs and external partners when relevant.
• Acquire necessary authorization for data creation and acquisition when needed.
• Follow up and report on the works’ progress and on technical aspects of the work.

Act as GIS focal point for the country program

• Responsible for promoting GIS on Offer. Ensuring that all relevant staff in the country program are properly briefed about GIS services and trained on the use of simple GIS tools.
• Ensure that all GIS needs are covered.
• Ensuring the liaison with the GIS Centre.

Ensure Implementation

• Manage GIS requests according to operational priorities.
• Ensure the quality and share the geographic data produced in their area of work in order to best contribute to the global MSF GIS Master Data Base.
• Maintain and expand GIS database for use in GIS and to create analytical products.
• Ensure the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of the GIS products and services.
• Actively participating in the MSF GIS community of practice.
• Move to different MSF projects/activity locations according to the needs and priorities.

Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Set in place a network of GIS relay in all the MSF project sites, respond to requests for any relevant GIS needs/tools
• Provide support in case of emergencies:
  • proactively reach out to NERU team at the beginning of each emergency to offer support
  • make sure the area of intervention is well mapped before the team deploys, produce thematic maps according to the emergency focus (population displacement, malnutrition, health context/outbreak, security context, etc.)
  • support the team’s planning with activity maps
  • evaluate with NERU the relevance of visiting the emergency project early in the response
• Provide support to security management:
  • ensure the GIS security tools are functional and answering the needs, provide trainings or demo sessions when needed
  • validate with the main stakeholders that the GIS support to security is meeting the needs, propose how the tools and support could evolve to better address the needs
  • liaise with the GIS Centre team to implement any changes needing collaborative GIS efforts
• Support medical activities where needed:
  • Health Promotion
  • Watsan
  • Humanitarian affairs

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Please use this link: https://cutt.ly/etzHPkWoto complete your application.
• After filling out the form, submit your CV, Cover letter, licenses and necessary credentials only to this email: nigeria- jobs@oca.msf.orgwith the subject of the mail ONLY as “Mission Technical Referent GIS”.
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

NOTE:

1. The deadline for the position is 08th February 2026 (5:00 PM)
2. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within a month, please assume your

application has not been successful on this occasion.

• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
• By submitting your application, you consent to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) using your personal data only for purposes related to the recruitment process. The information collected is necessary to assess and validate the application to select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and destroyed after 12 months. Only MSF staff directly involved in the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell or share your data with third parties under any circumstances.

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.

Qualified FEMALE Candidates are encouraged to apply.