GREATER VIRUNGA TRANSBOUNDARY COLLABORATION
Intergovernmental Organization- Organisation Intergouvernementale
P.O. Box 6626 Kigali Rwanda
Telephone Mob. +250 788573965 E-mail: info@greatervirunga.org
Job Announcement
Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Supervisor: Program Coordinator
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Background
The Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (GVTC) is an intergovernmental organization established through the GVTC treaty signed in 2015 between DRC, Rwanda and Uganda. GVTC is Transboundary Collaboration Framework for programs and activities on wildlife conservation and tourism development within the Greater Virunga Landscape, which covers the Central Albertine Rift (CAR) and shared by the three countries of Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. The GVTC’s goal is the improving conservation of species, habitants, and ecological services contributing to increased socio-economic benefits to the people of the CAR, through effective transboundary collaboration. GVTC works with and through partners towards synergizing the conservation efforts across the three countries. The Greater Virunga Landscape comprises seven national parks and one wildlife reserve disseminated along the shared boundaries of the three countries. The Vision of the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration is: “The Central Albertine Transfrontier Protect Area network together with surrounding landscape is conserved sustainability” while the goal is: “Sustainable conservation of the Central Albertine Rift for long term socio-economic development through strategic transboundary collaboration management,”
It is against this background that GVTC is hiring a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist for a 3-year contract of employment in order to strengthen its capacity for the effective management of the Greater Virunga.
Primary purpose of the position
This Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist in GVTC will be responsible of all hands-on and day-to-day Geographic Information Systems (GIS) aspects; In designing, developing, implement and maintaining systems and databases to access and store geospatial data; and to analyze this data utilizing mapping software, design digital maps using geospatial data and analyze spatial and non-spatial information according to the needs of the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (GVTC).
Role
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist is responsible for GIS as the computer-based process that is used to collect, manage, analyze, model, and present geographic or spatial data and process the data into usable information in accordance with the needs of the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving geo spatial data and information demands;
- Overseeing the planning and coordination of GIS activities to meet the outlined goals;
- Developing and managing control quality standards for system application
- Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS System for GVTC;
- Supporting and participating in the designing and development of the geospatial database;
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes;
- Staying up to date or abreast with the latest developments in the GIS field;
- Giving support in the development of a work plan for projects;
- Efficiently managing geospatial database and developing effective maps and technical reports;
- Using the GIS software, the GIS specialist will load different layers according to the needs of GVTC;
- Using various criteria to examine and analyze information, designing databases and connecting GIS with other technologies;
- Cooperating with other partners and stakeholders in conservation of GVL to improve data sharing processes;
- Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product, inserting various types of data into GIS databases, such as texts or spreadsheet files that contain longitude and latitude coordinates, aerial or satellite imagery, tabular data, and digitizing paper maps or map images manually;
- Using desktop GIS to analyze data and create maps for internal purposes, and also participating in the launching and supporting of online and mobile maps for public;
- To exercise constant monitoring on GIS based technologies and advise to GVTC management the proposal to adopt;
- Recommend methods and technologies required in GIS to maximize the efficiency of GVTC operations and implementation of transboundary activities;
- Participate in Strategic and geospatial planning related;
- Other Duties as assigned by the GVTC Management.
Working condition, Skills, Qualification and Duration of contract
The holder of this position of GIS Specialist will be based in the GVTC headquarters in Kigali, with frequent travels to GVTC area of operation.
Given the working environment, the GIS specialist should meet the following requirements:
- High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with departmental staff, the management, and the stakeholders in GVL conservation.
- Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools
- Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and also analyze information
- Proven work experience in handling GIS related responsibilities either professionally or through an internship especially within international organization,
- A Master’s Degree in a discipline where GIS is highlighted as a major; or a Bachelor Degree in a similar field but with a 7-year proven experience;
- Excellent knowledge of either English or French. Knowledge of both will be an added advantage;
Other Competences
- High result, strong orientation, drive for excellency and self- motivation,
- Excellent team player abilities and have a keen client focus;
- Proactive with ability to take decision;
- A driving license category B at least with 3 years of experience is an added advantage
To apply for this position:
Interested candidates should send electronically a copy of: their motivation letter addressed to the GVTC Executive Secretary including a Detailed CV; Certified academic documents at the following Email addresses: es@greatervirunga.org and rkabeya@greatervirunga.org, and pruhumuliza@greatervirunga.org. For any clarification required, contact this Mob. +250 78830 0913.The deadline is on 29h August 2022 before 5:00 pm.
Only the shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
Dr. Andrew G. Seguya,
GVTC Executive Secretary
