Company: Government of Benin
Title: Recruitment of a GIS & Database Management Expert
Sector:
Civil Protection / Disaster Management
Reporting Supervisor:
Head of IT Department (C/DSI)
Work Location:
Cotonou, Benin
General Information
Benin faces increasing exposure to natural and anthropogenic risks and disasters—including floods, fires, industrial accidents, and humanitarian crises. Effective management of these hazards relies on detailed territorial knowledge, including identification of risk-prone areas, vulnerable populations, and critical infrastructure.
In this context, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become strategic decision-support tools, enabling the collection, processing, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data to strengthen prevention, preparedness, operational planning, and emergency response capacities.
To reinforce its technical and operational capabilities, the Benin Civil Protection Agency (ABPC)—responsible for implementing national policies and strategies on civil protection, disaster risk management, and coordinating prevention and response actions across the country—intends to recruit a GIS & Database Management Expert.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of the IT Department, the GIS & Data Management Expert will:
Design, administer, and maintain the Agency’s geospatial and statistical databases;
Establish structured systems for managing and archiving disaster and risk-related data;
Collect, integrate, clean, and update data from diverse sources (field surveys, information systems, administrative databases, etc.);
Develop and manage relational databases for storing and managing operational information;
Produce thematic maps, spatial analyses, and cartographic representations to support decision-making;
Develop interactive dashboards and data visualization tools for monitoring activities and risks;
Use data analysis tools to generate indicators, statistics, and analytical reports;
Conduct integrated analysis of spatial and statistical data to identify vulnerable zones and risk trends;
Support emergency operations planning through geospatial and operational data analysis;
Contribute to the design of data dissemination and visualization platforms (e.g., mapping portals, dashboards);
Ensure data quality, consistency, and security;
Train and support internal teams in the use of GIS, data management, and visualization tools;
Contribute to the production of technical reports, statistical analyses, and strategic documents.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Education
Beninese nationality;
Age between 30 and 50 years as of 31 December 2026;
Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geomatics, Bioinformatics, or a related field;
Practical knowledge of GPS/GIS principles and software;
Knowledge of risk management, environment, or civil protection;
Solid understanding of technologies for collecting, managing, and processing geospatial and statistical data.
Professional Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in GIS, geomatics, and data management. Experience with international organizations, UN agencies, or humanitarian disaster management institutions is an asset.
Required Competencies
Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent);
Strong knowledge of cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis techniques;
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, R, advanced Excel, or equivalent);
Solid understanding of statistical data processing and analysis techniques;
Experience designing dashboards and reporting systems;
Familiarity with digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, or equivalent) is an asset;
Knowledge of data analysis/processing languages (R, Python, or SQL) is an asset;
Strong organizational skills and professional rigor;
Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
Ability to interact effectively with diverse institutional and technical stakeholders.
Languages
Excellent command of French (written and spoken) is mandatory. Knowledge of English is an asset.
Application Requirements
Applications must include the following documents, submitted in a single PDF file (mandatory):
A cover letter indicating availability date and annual salary expectations;
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV);
Copies of diplomas;
Proof of required professional experience;
Copy of a valid national ID card or passport.
Send applications to:
[email protected]
Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026
Subject line must read: "Candidature au poste d’Expert en Systèmes d’Information Géographique (SIG) & Gestion des bases de données"