GIS Consultant
Develop an interactive GIS tool for Nairobi's emissions inventory.
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Overview
Develop an interactive GIS tool for Nairobi's emissions inventory.
You have:
- Expertise in fast-paced GIS tool development.
- Proficiency in user interface design for data visualization.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Clean Air Catalyst Program
Terms of Reference (ToR) for GIS Consultant: Nairobi Emissions Inventory Interactive Tool
5/5/2025
Organization Overview
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a non-profit global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in the United States, China, India, Brazil, and more. Our more than 800 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on six critical issues at the intersection of environment and development: climate, energy, food, forests, water, cities and oceans.
About the Clean Air Catalyst Program
The Clean Air Catalyst was a USAID-funded consortium (Cooperative Agreement) Program that WRI was leading with Environmental Defense Fund and other partners. The consortium included 7 global atmospheric science, public health, media, and policy partners. It worked in three pilot regions with WRI international offices and local partners to test and refine a three-part data to action methodology for improving air quality and delivering climate and development co-benefits. The current assignment will focus on the City of Nairobi, which is one of the pilot cities and will be funded from the bridge funding received after USAID SWO.
Project Overview
The Emissions Inventory (EI) is a scientific study involving the collaboration of CAC scientists and experts working closely with the city of Nairobi and local university partners to generate data on emissions from sources of air pollution in Nairobi. The study will be used to raise awareness of the priority sources of pollution in Nairobi and produce evidence for analyzing the impacts to health, gender equity, and the climate.
Objective of the Consultancy
- Tool Development: Develop an interactive GIS tool from existing formatted data.
- User Guide Creation: Draft a concise user guide for immediate tool utilization.
- Primary Areas of Work
GIS Tool Development:
Build an interactive GIS application with:
- Maps for visualizing emissions data.
- Basic scenario analysis tools.
- Customizable layers for different emission sources.
- An intuitive user interface.
User Guide Development:
- Write a quick-start guide focusing on:
- Basic navigation.
- Core functionalities.
- Data interpretation basics.
Deliverables:
- Interactive GIS Tool: A functional GIS tool with key features implemented for transport, eateries, waste and household data provided.
- User Guide: A streamlined guide for initial use.
- Present the tool to the Clean Air Catalyst Science Core Team.
- Training Session: One training session for immediate tool adoption.
- Preliminary Report: Brief overview of tool development, next steps, and potential improvements.
Qualifications:
- Expertise in fast-paced GIS tool development.
- Proficiency in user interface design for data visualization.
Timeline:
Tool Development and User Guide: 1 month
Budget: $3,500
Reporting:
- Weekly check-ins with the Project Manager
- Final presentation of the tool at the end of the month.
Evaluation Criteria:
- efficiency of tool development.
- Usability of the tool based on initial design plan.
- Clarity and utility of the user guide.
Application Process:
Interested parties should submit:
- A proposal detailing:
- One page methodology for rapid development.
- User interface design plan
All proposals must be submitted online by May 9th 5.00 PM EAT (Nairobi Kenya). For any enquiries, please contact:
Ivy Murgor
Air quality program manager
cc
Lilian Nyangweso
Grants & Finance Specialist-Cities Program
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with GIS tool development. | The interviewer wants to understand your practical skills in GIS development. | Highlight specific projects you've worked on, tools you used, and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure the usability of a GIS application? | Usability is critical in the success of any GIS tool, and the interviewer wants insights on your approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a time when you collaborated with a team to develop a tool. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for effective data visualization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss your process for writing user guides? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in a previous project and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What aspects do you focus on when conducting scenario analysis in GIS? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure the tool meets the needs of diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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