Description
Seize the opportunity to lead our geospatial efforts as our first Geographic Information System (GIS) Application Specialist!
DGB is a purpose-driven for-profit organization focused on bringing excellence to the development and operation of carbon projects. As a project developer of high-quality, large-scale carbon and biodiversity projects accredited by leading verification standards, we focus on nature conservation and helping biodiversity flourish by assisting governments and corporations in achieving net zero via verified emission reduction credits.
As our GIS Application Specialist, you will have a dual role of conducting comprehensive geospatial analysis and designing, developing, and maintaining GIS applications and databases. You’ll leverage your expertise to collect, analyse, and map geographic data from our projects, ensuring data accuracy within our GIS databases, and providing GIS-based data visualisations. You will also have the unique opportunity to set up remote monitoring systems and contribute to the creation of the Project Design Documentation.
If you have a strong background in GIS, a passion for environmental sustainability, and the desire to contribute to the world’s carbon neutrality, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Analyse and interpret geographic project data
Collect, analyse, map, and document geographic information from of our projects
Maintain the projects’ GIS databases
Continuously monitor the quality of the data in the databases
Conduct on-site audits of the coordinates and other measurements of the supplied GIS data
Support in setting up remote monitoring systems for the project monitoring
Continuous improvement of (standardisation of) GIS processes
Develop and implement GIS-based data analysis and visualisations.
Provide technical development support with new project sourcing and participate in periodic technical monitoring meetings to evaluate the progress of the objectives
Support the rest of the project management team in the creation of the Project Design Documentation
Implement preventive, corrective and improvement actions that guarantee the accuracy of the project GIS data in the portfolio
Support training in projects for the local teams, ensuring that the internal capabilities of the organisation are strengthened
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, natural sciences, or a related field
Proficiency in GIS software, tools, and applications, such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, and QGIS
Solid understanding of GIS principles, including cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis
Experience in spatial analysis and data visualisation
Ability to interpret and explain GIS results to non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Fluency in English and KiSwahili/KiKuyu/local dialect
Based in Kenya and willing to travel
French fluency is a plus
Apply via :
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