National Consultant I – GIS Specialist – Grenada

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Consultant I – GIS Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by Government of Grenada in Grenada.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified National Consultant I – GIS Specialist for an upcoming project supporting the national statistical office in Grenada. The assignment focuses on strengthening the institutional environment for producing, disseminating, and using official statistics under a regional development initiative.

The expert will play a critical role in developing spatial data solutions, interactive maps, and integrated GIS-based dashboards to enhance public access to official statistics and support evidence-based policymaking in the country.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Provide technical assistance to the national statistics office in deploying functional GIS-based dashboards and integrated data systems.
• Enhance the visualization and spatial dissemination of census and survey datasets.
• Promote evidence-based decision making through modern geographic information systems and data tools.
• Ensure high standards of software engineering and technical documentation for all developed GIS applications.

Scope of work

• Design and develop interactive maps and spatial dashboards using ArcGIS and related technologies.
• Deploy functional GIS-based systems to integrate geographic dimensions into official statistical data.
• Collaborate with statistical teams to visualize socio-economic, agricultural, and demographic census outputs.
• Implement good software engineering practices, including version control and technical documentation.
• Integrate visualization outputs with modern web platforms and data dissemination portals.

Your role as National Consultant I – GIS Specialist

• Develop interactive maps and dashboards using ArcGIS, R shiny applications, and related tools and services.
• Deploy functional GIS-based dashboards and integrated data systems for the national statistics office.
• Utilize prominent data visualization tools such as Survey CTO, Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik.
• Apply good software engineering practices including unit testing, technical documentation, code encapsulation, and version control systems (Git).
• Apply basic knowledge of Continuous Integration principles and tools in the development workflow.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex statistical data into user-friendly spatial formats.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field in Data Science, Informatics, Geographic Information System, or related fields
• Substantial and demonstrated experience developing interactive maps and dashboards using ArcGIS, R shiny applications and related tools
• Proven track record in deploying functional GIS-based dashboard and integrated data systems
• Experience using other prominent visualisation tools (Survey CTO, Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)
• Software engineering practices and version control
• Languages: English
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Grenada or the wider Caribbean region on statistical or spatial data projects.
• Familiarity with World Bank or international donor-funded project procedures.

A skilled GIS Specialist with a Master's degree in Data Science, GIS, or Informatics, bringing a strong track record of deploying interactive spatial dashboards and statistical mapping solutions using ArcGIS and R shiny.

Assignment details

• Location: Grenada
• Financed by: Government of Grenada
• Estimated duration: 36 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a Government of Grenada-financed project in Grenada.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.