[TZGISUG] Job Advert GIS Manager with the Jane Goodall Institute

[Lilian Pintea]

Dear Colleagues

The Jane Goodall Institute is looking for a GIS Manager in Kigoma office to
work on some exciting applications of GIS, mobile and cloud-web mapping
technologies to the job of conserving chimpanzees in Tanzania.

READVERTISED

JOB OPPORTUNITY
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) MANAGER

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), Tanzania, 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 with
an emphasis on chimpanzees as a keystone species and protect and restore
wildlife habitat in critical ecosystems in Western Tanzania. The program
implements a holistic approach that integrates and addresses priority
socio-economic needs of the communities. 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 a suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian to fill the
Geographical Information System (GIS) manager position under the following
conditions:

Position Title: Geographical Information Manager (one position – Kigoma
Municipal)
The program seeks to collect, analyse and utilize geospatial information
for advancing conservation in the program villages by involving local
leaders, communities, program and government staff in the participatory GIS
process, from data collection to the use of information to improve
conservation decisions.  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 to:
1. Collect, organize, manage, and update spatial geodatabases for western
Tanzania.
2. Conduct advanced spatial analysis and/or modelling to support
development and implementation of Conservation Action Plans (CAP) using
Open Standards and participatory village land use plans (VLUP) in the
region.
3. Maintain geospatial data on village land use plans, landscapes, forests,
habitats, chimpanzee and other wildlife populations, rural infrastructure,
development, and natural resources in the region.
4. Support JGI programs and partners with cartographic services including
design of paper and web maps that creatively and effectively communicate
findings and conservation priorities.
5. Analyse and summarize forest, wildlife and illegal human activities data
collected by Village Forest Monitors using Android mobile smartphones and
tablets and ODK Collect app and prepare maps, reviews and written reports
to be shared with the local communities, government officials, TANAPA and
other decision-makers.
6. Train JGI staff and project partners in basic GIS, GPS and mobile data
collection using smartphones and tablets.
7. Support the VP of Conservation Science in developing and implementing a
JGI wide Enterprise GIS platform using ArcGIS Online and support
implementation of an Applied Conservation Science strategy.
8. Manage and maintain the GIS lab hardware resources including mobile
devices (smartphones, GPS and tablets), servers, plotters, workstations,
UAVs and laptops.
9. Coordinate with IT to ensure reliable operation and access to the
Internet for data uploading and downloading.
10. Coordinate maintenance of shared resources like plotters and GIS
laptops and provide advice about GIS-related hardware requirements during
procurement process
11. Prepare and submit activity reports in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, geography, conservation biology,
wildlife biology, ecology, environmental studies, or a related field.
Preference will be given to candidates with 5+ years of professional
experience or a graduate degree. Must be skilled in operating ArcGIS
Desktop, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online and Spatial Analyst (3 + years
experience).

Additional Skills:
• Must be able to effectively operate and troubleshoot computers (PC),
printers, data storage and mobile devices, and related software, including
the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Expertise in map design is required—work samples may be requested.
• Experience in spatial analysis of natural resource data is required.
• Ability to manage large, complex datasets and databases is required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Swahili
and the ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex
information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Other desirable attributes (not required to apply): interest or
experience in conservation planning using Open Standards and using Miradi
software, primate conservation; knowledge of Tanzania conservation issues;
technical skill with statistical analysis; coding experience (e.g. webmaps,
geoprocessing scripts).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with conflicting
deadlines while effectively managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work some evenings or weekends as the job demands. Occasional
travel within Kigoma and Mpanda regions including to remote and wilderness
areas, is required.
• Interpersonal skills and able to interact with the communities and local
governments.
• Keep abreast with new technological advancements.

Application Procedure:
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 at janegoodall.or.tz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Deadline: Two weeks from the date of the first appearance of this
advertisement on the newspapers.


Thank you,

Lilian

Lilian Pintea, Ph.D.
Vice President, Conservation Science
the Jane Goodall Institute
1595 Spring Hill Road
Suite 550
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Tel: 703-682-9221
Cell: 202-386-2152
lpintea at janegoodall.org
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