Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Fair ventures is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of GIS Officer.
About Fairventures Worldwide Fairventures Worldwide FVW is a German-based international development organization that drives large-scale forest landscape restoration. FVW partners with communities to develop and test site-specific solutions, ranging from reforestation with fast-growing tree species to non-timber forest products and agroforestry. FVW aims to restore ecosystems and create livelihood opportunities for local communities, while contributing to the mitigation of climate change and creating added value along the tropical-timber value chain.

Purpose of the position
The officer will be responsible for the effective management of Fairventures Worldwide's GIS application and other related duties. S/he will assist in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of GIS systems and other mobile technologies, as well as tracking the project's implementation through GIS. S/he will also be responsible for a wide variety of tasks for ongoing geospatial projects in Uganda.

Duties & responsibilities
• Lead the process for the development of a GIS framework.
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage all data and systems for the timely update of the GIS field monitoring system.
• Utilize GIS and mobile monitoring techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location.
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and needs.
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources, including field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Review GIS data for accuracy.
• Perform geospatial modelling and spatial analysis.
• Train or build the capacity of the program's team in GIS skills where necessary.
• Administer and troubleshoot applications and provide GIS solutions.
• Research and test new research tools, such as the TREE App.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience
• Degree in Computer/Information Science, Earth sciences, Geography.
• Knowledge of GIS, Maps & Graphs designs presentations.
• Certifications may include GISP or Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in GIS and considerable knowledge of computerised information systems.
• Ability to use both quantitative and qualitative data in program design.
• Good problem-solving skills, analytical skills and conceptual ability.
• Very good at database management.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access as well as statistical packages (i.e, SPSS, etc)
• Must have good working knowledge in ArcGIS and other geomapping packages.
• Must be a proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of initiative, innovation, and drive.
Location: Uganda

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting the Job Position in the subject line to
info.uganda@fairventures.org.
Closing Date: Friday, 24th February 2023

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