Geographic Information System (Gis) Technical Expert at Ripple Africa

Ripple Africa invites applications from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience stated below and have relevant experience to fill the following vacant positions:

POSITION: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) TECHNICAL EXPERT

DUTIES:

A summary of the main duties is listed below but further tasks will be included as required by the organisation and management team

• GIS Analysis and Modelling, performing limited remote sensing analysis
• Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control checks on project GIS results
• Collecting, cleaning, and organising GIS datasets
• Project Support including training, field work, attending meetings and generating maps and written materials as required
• Research and Technical Support (remote and in-person)
• Communication and Engagement with internal project teams, UK team, counterparts, consultants and beneficiaries as required
• Complying with operating procedures, licence conditions and working in accordance with Ripple Africa Malawi Employee Handbook

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (ideally five years):

• Certificate in Geo Mapping or Geo Spatial fields, e.g. Quantum GIS (QGIS)
• Use of R Programming language, Google Earth Pro and Google Earth Engine
• GIS tasks – including data analysis, digitising, map creation, modelling, remote sensing analysis and providing results-based solutions
• Information Technology (IT) expertise in use of Microsoft Office tools, Outlook, Cloud-based storage, and file sharing

SALARY: Competitive, based on experience

APPLICATION TO INCLUDE:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV and Certified copies of necessary and relevant qualifications
• At least two reliable referees (one being your most current employer)

APPLICATION TO INCLUDE:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV and certified copies of necessary and relevant qualifications
• At least two reliable referees (one being your most current employer)

Method Of Application

Submit your application to: [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th June 202

ABOUT RIPPLE AFRICA:

Ripple Africa is an international NGO established in the UK in 2003 and introduced to Malawi the same year, empowering local communities to achieve a sustainable future. We are working in the areas of Education, Health, Agriculture and Environment, running numerous projects across six districts.