GPS Mapping Summer Internship

GPS Mapping Summer Internship

Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with GIS skills who can assist in conducting a mapping exercise to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.

Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013

The Role

KOMAZA seeks a GPS Mapping Summer Intern who will help execute a mapping exercise with farmers in Ganze district. 

The intern will have a chance to meet farmers, visit field offices, work with the Kenyan Rural Roads Authority, and upload mapping data to Google maps. 

The ideal candidate is a student in information technology with a strong interest in community development. 

The ability to deal flexibly with harsh field conditions and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role.

Although this internship is unpaid, we can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.   

This position reports to the Director of Operations.  Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read GPS coordinates and use a GIS transponder
• Swahili language skills are a must and Giriyama is desirable
• License and ability to drive a piki piki
• Must have a mobile phone

To Apply

For application: You can fill the registration of interest form at www.kenyaexperience.org or send your resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Please indicate Komaza GPS Mapping Intern in subject line for expedited processing.