Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
o Develop and manage a holistic GIS database for forest planning and commercial decision making.
o Conducting GIS analysis to develop key insights for influencing stakeholders.
o Map production showing various data points to support the programme and branch.
o Develop mapping applications and tools.
o Work on GIS projects as assigned.
o Create new GIS datasets based upon existing standards.
o Edit existing Shapefiles, Geodatabases, & relational databases.
o Acquire, download, correct, integrate, & document GPS data from the field to existing GIS datasets.
o Data entry into a GIS related database.
o Assist in map production using ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS tools.
o Propose innovative ideas for the application of GIS to enhance OTI programming
o Assist in any other roles as assigned by the programme.
Experience and personal qualities required
o Gatsby is looking for star-performers that have the following capabilities. The ideal applicants have the following skills and experience:
o A recent graduate of Cartography, GIS, Geography, or related field with first class honors or second-class upper division.
o Interest in a career in international development.
o Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS software required.
o Knowledge of geospatial data from a wide array of sources.
o Experience with data management best practices and data cleaning.
o Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
o Position requires the ability to work in high pressure situations under short deadlines.
o Dynamism combined with a strong work ethic and a sense of initiative.
o Ability to prepare technical reports & documents in a clear & concise manner.
o Prior work experience is not mandatory but a similar role prior and after graduation is considered advantageous.
o Experience with scripting languages such as python or statistical programming languages such as R is a plus

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If your experience and aspirations match this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience and quoting GIS Graduate Intern for Commercial Forestry Programme to recruitment@gatsbyafrica.org.uk by 7th July 2022.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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