The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI-TZ) is a reputable and rapidly expanding non-Governmental Organization, committed to Wildlife Research, Conservation, Socio- Economic Development, and Environmental Education. The institute is funded by the American People through USAID
Tanzania and the Government of Tanzania to implement the Landscape Scale Community Centred Ecosystem Conservation in Western Tanzania also known as Gombe-Masito-Ugalla (GMU) program. This four-year program is now in its second year of implementation and covers about 52 villages in Mpanda and Kigoma districts.
The goal of the program is to conserve biodiversity, protect and restore wildlife habitat in critical ecosystems in Western Tanzania.
The program implements a holistic approach that integrates addresses priority socio-economic needs of the communities.
It is important to note that JGI Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national or tribal origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, and marital status.
JGI Tanzania is currently seeking to recruit suitably qualified and competentTanzanians to fill the Geographical Information System (GIS) Manager position under the following conditions:
Position Title: Geographical Information Manager - Duty station - Kigoma Municipal
The program seeks to collect, analyse and utilize GIS based information for advancing conservation in the program villages by involving local leaders, communities, program and government staff in the GIS data management process. It also includes capacity building among program staff and key
partners.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Program Director the incumbent will be responsible for:
Create and maintain GIS protocols for the program activities.
Coordinate geo-data collection tasks and updating the geospatial database.
Support application of the GIS services by other program staff and partners and ensure that GIS data represent program concepts.
Train JGI staff and project partners in basic GIS and GPS operating systems.
Perform spatial analysis and map designing and production.
Work in collaboration with other JGI staff and partners to support data analysis for Conservation including wildlife vegetation and village land use planning, implementation and monitoring.
Compile and process forestry information collected by Forest Monitors
Support the Vice President of Conservation Science in developing and implementing a JGI wide Enterprise GIS platform and support implementation of an Applied Conservation Science strategy
Manage and maintain GIS data base and hardware resources including mobile devices (smartphones, GPS and tablets), servers, plotters, workstations and laptops.
Coordinate with IT to ensure reliable operation and access to the Internet for data uploading and downloading.
Coordinate maintenance of shared resources like plotters and GIS laptops and provide advice about GIS-related hardware requirements during procurement process
Prepare and submit activity reports in a timely manner
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor degree in GIS or equivalent qualifications in related field (Higher qualification will be an advantage)
At least 3 years of experience in a similar organization
Additional Skills:
Good command of English and Swahili
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently
Planning and time management skills
Interpersonal skills and able to interact with the
communities and local governments
Keep abreast with new technological advancements
Tanzania and the Government of Tanzania to implement the Landscape Scale Community Centred Ecosystem Conservation in Western Tanzania also known as Gombe-Masito-Ugalla (GMU) program. This four-year program is now in its second year of implementation and covers about 52 villages in Mpanda and Kigoma districts.
The goal of the program is to conserve biodiversity, protect and restore wildlife habitat in critical ecosystems in Western Tanzania.
The program implements a holistic approach that integrates addresses priority socio-economic needs of the communities.
It is important to note that JGI Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national or tribal origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, and marital status.
JGI Tanzania is currently seeking to recruit suitably qualified and competentTanzanians to fill the Geographical Information System (GIS) Manager position under the following conditions:
Position Title: Geographical Information Manager - Duty station - Kigoma Municipal
The program seeks to collect, analyse and utilize GIS based information for advancing conservation in the program villages by involving local leaders, communities, program and government staff in the GIS data management process. It also includes capacity building among program staff and key
partners.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Program Director the incumbent will be responsible for:
Create and maintain GIS protocols for the program activities.
Coordinate geo-data collection tasks and updating the geospatial database.
Support application of the GIS services by other program staff and partners and ensure that GIS data represent program concepts.
Train JGI staff and project partners in basic GIS and GPS operating systems.
Perform spatial analysis and map designing and production.
Work in collaboration with other JGI staff and partners to support data analysis for Conservation including wildlife vegetation and village land use planning, implementation and monitoring.
Compile and process forestry information collected by Forest Monitors
Support the Vice President of Conservation Science in developing and implementing a JGI wide Enterprise GIS platform and support implementation of an Applied Conservation Science strategy
Manage and maintain GIS data base and hardware resources including mobile devices (smartphones, GPS and tablets), servers, plotters, workstations and laptops.
Coordinate with IT to ensure reliable operation and access to the Internet for data uploading and downloading.
Coordinate maintenance of shared resources like plotters and GIS laptops and provide advice about GIS-related hardware requirements during procurement process
Prepare and submit activity reports in a timely manner
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor degree in GIS or equivalent qualifications in related field (Higher qualification will be an advantage)
At least 3 years of experience in a similar organization
Additional Skills:
Good command of English and Swahili
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently
Planning and time management skills
Interpersonal skills and able to interact with the
communities and local governments
Keep abreast with new technological advancements
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications should be submitted together with the most current Curriculum Vitae (resume), copy of relevant certificates, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number(s) and e-mail address. Application should be posted to:
The Executive Director
the Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania
P.O Box 70728
Dar-es-salaam
e-mail: jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Deadline: Two weeks from the date of the first appearance of this advertisement on the newspapers
The Executive Director
the Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania
P.O Box 70728
Dar-es-salaam
e-mail: jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Deadline: Two weeks from the date of the first appearance of this advertisement on the newspapers
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