Wolbachia Method Project in Southern Vietnam (WMP-SVN)
Data and GIS Lead
The World Mosquito Program (WMP) is a global not-for-profit initiative that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Known until recently as the Eliminate Dengue Program, the WMP uses naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia to reduce the ability of mosquitoes to transmit these viruses. Accumulating evidence is supportive of very large impact on disease transmission and large clinical trials and demonstration projects are currently underway.
Following many years of laboratory research and field trials with promising results, the WMP is now operating in 12 countries worldwide and has widespread support from communities, governments and regulators. Currently the WMP is running projects in the Asia region in Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka with expectations to initiate new projects in additional countries in the region.
Funding for WMP activities is received through major grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Wellcome Trust, the Australian Government’s, the US government through USAID, the Gillespie Family Foundation and other philanthropic supporters, as well as governments in various deployment countries. More information about the WMP can be obtained from www.worldmosquitoprogram.org [1].
The WMP is working in partnership with Action on Poverty (AOP) to protect communities in Vietnam from mosquito-borne diseases. Action on Poverty is an international aid organisation with a network of partners around the world working together to break the poverty cycle. From building sustainable livelihoods to fostering good governance, AOP in Vietnam has been working with local partners for over 30 years.
The Wolbachia Method Project in Southern Vietnam (WMP-SVN) is implemented collaboratively by WMP, AOP, and the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City in two project sites of Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province and My Tho city, Tien Giang province.
We are now seeking well-qualified, highly motivated candidates to fill the vacancy of Data and GIS Lead working for the WMP-SVN. The Data and GIS Manager is a lead role that provides a full-time service to fellow staff members based in Ho Chi Minh City for the domain areas of GIS, Data Administration & Information Management. This includes the production of maps, summary tables, graphs & raw data extracts. It also involves assisting local colleagues to use WMP’s approved information systems correctly.
Position: Data and GIS Lead
Reports to: Project Manager
Contract type: Full-time fixed-term contract
Project duration: 42 months
Location: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
For more information, please see the attached job description [2].
How to apply:
Please email your CV and cover letter in English with the subject line of “WMP-SVN DGL Application – Your name” to [email protected] [3].
Please note that this position is intended for a Vietnamese national. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Early applications by 24th February 2020 are strongly encouraged. While we appreciate all responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.