Position: Spatial Data Analyst /GIS Officer
Closing Date: 11 April 2025
Contract: 2-year renewable contract Location: Liberia
The GIS/RS expert will take on the responsibility for spatial data management at the project location and to consolidate the activities implemented by partners at their various locations. The GIS/RS expert will be a nationally recruited professional with proven experience in similar projects.
DUTIES
Create and modify environmental GIS datasets such as soil, climate, hydrology and terrain layers. Manage and maintain legacy GIS datasets. Spatial data processing and management at project locations. Stakeholder engagement in terms of data sharing and management. Consolidation of data from partners. Perform spatial data analysis and modelling using ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, R or Python. Processing and analysis of remote sensing data products such as LANDSAT and SENTINEL 2 to derive environmental variables such as land-use, land cover, soil attributes. Map production with high-quality and professional cartographic designs. Provide technical guidance in GIS data collection, processing and management to the project team.Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
The candidate should have an MSc degree in GIS, geography, environmental studies, or related field with demonstrated capabilities in vector and raster GIS. Experience using Python, R, or ModelBuilder scripting language is desirable, as job duties will include creating scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks. Hands-on knowledge of Esri ArcGIS desktop software, including ArcMap and ArcPro or QGIS. Familiar with GPS data collection and data management. Experience working with different coordinate systems, map projections, and datum. Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, determine and set job task priorities, and work with limited direct supervision.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Have demonstrated experience in geographical and remote sensed data management. Have At least 3 yearsโ experience in the field of GIS/RS. Be experienced working with partners from academia, government institutions, NGOs, and national agricultural research centers in the context of smallholder farming systems in Africa. Have demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments. Have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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