GIS – Conservation Impact Monitoring Technical Advisor (gn)
TZA: Matambwe, Nyerere National Park, TZA 1, Africa, Employee, full-time, 2-5 years of experience
About the Position
We are seeking a passionate and experienced GIS – Conservation Impact Monitoring Technical Advisor (gn) to lead our monitoring and evaluate the impact of the organization’s conservation projects, including law enforcement and community well-being efforts. This role is pivotal for developing and maintaining GIS databases, training and building capacity of staff, carrying out spatial analysis tasks, and producing mapping products to support evidence-based conservation planning and impact assessment.
Your Tasks
- Provide GIS technical support and training to GIS units of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and Tanzania Wildlife Management (TAWA)
- Support TANAPA and TAWA in all aspects of field data-collecting systems
- Finalize the development and operationalization of the Protected Area Management System (PAMS) in close collaboration with TAWA
- Develop and maintain project GIS databases to store and manage spatial data related to conservation project activities
- Conduct spatial analysis on project data to assess trends, identify hotspots, and evaluate the impact of interventions over time.
- Create mapping products such as threat maps, patrol effort maps, and impact assessment visualizations to communicate project results to stakeholders, and provide technical advice and training to TAWA / TANAPA
- Assist with the delivery of spatial data products to partner organizations and external stakeholders
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, geography, environmental science, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with GIS software and spatial data management, preferably on the conservation and non-profit sector
- Knowledge of conservation and law enforcement spatial datasets and GIS applications
- Excellent spatial data analysis and visualization skills using ArcGIS or similar platforms; experience with ESRI PAMS database is an advantage
- Knowledge of ecological survey techniques and habitat classification systems
- Familiarity with spatial modelling and predictive analysis methods
- Programming skills in Python or R for automating GIS workflows
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Passion to biodiversity conservation and evidence-based decision making and commitment to making a positive impact
We Offer
- Engaging and meaningful work that encourages independent and entrepreneurial thinking
- Opportunity to contribute towards the protection of impressive wilderness areas
- A dynamic and motivated team environment, working to secure outstanding wild places
- Opportunities for further training and professional development
- A fair and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
Your Application
If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying. Please use our online application form or send your application to jobs@fzs.org.
We look forward to receiving your application by 23rd September 2024.