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BioCarbon Partners

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Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

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Posted: 20 March 2015

BioCarbon Partners (BCP) is an African-headquartered, focused and majority African-owned social enterprise that develops and manages long-term forest (...)

GIS Remote Sensing Technician

Description

BioCarbon Partners (BCP) is a dynamic African-registered and headquartered REDD+ project development and management company. The organization is currently recruiting a RS / GIS technician to support the BCP carbon accounting department. Under direct supervision the candidate will perform basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses as well as remote sensing image analyses using Open Source Tools. The specific work assignment may also include biomass data management as well as the authoring, deploying and managing digital data collection activities using Smartphone technologies.

The position advertised is for a Technician level GIS assistant to join the Carbon Accounting department of BioCarbon Partners based in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful candidate will be required to travel to various SADC countries in support of BCPs core business activities.

Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter (max 350 words) explaining how you match these requirements by email to jobs@biocarbonpartners.com not later than 27th of March 2015 with Remote Sensing and GIS Technician in the subject line.

Send relevant samples that will make your application stand out. Application accepted from March 19, 2015 until the position is filled.

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Requirements

Required Qualifications

BSc (BTech) degree in Geographic Information Systems, computer science, geography or a GIS certificate from an accredited institution
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Typical experience ranges from 2-5 years.

Required Competencies

Proficient knowledge of and ability to utilize FOSS GIS products such as GRASS, QGIS, Orfeo Tool Box, GDAL, R, PostGIS etc.
Production of cartographic products using FOSS4G Tools.
Intermediate PC skills to include Microsoft software products as well as various Google Apps.
Knowledge of REDD and REDD+ processors as they pertain to the Verified Carbon Standard and the UNFCCC.

Recommended Competencies

Knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Knowledge of Android operating systems and Smartphone technology.
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of the Open Data Kit.
Knowledge of a programming language such as Python or C++.

Responsabilities

-Develop, operate, and maintain mapping applications and tools using open source GIS tools such as QGIS, and GRASS. -Evaluate needs and identify opportunities for improving operations using GIS technology. -Develop and document applications and processes utilizing knowledge of GIS technology and software. -Collect, maintain, and validate GIS data as part of various BCP project sites. -Develop and analyze ad-hoc maps and data, and provides related graphic support. -Create, edit, and maintain GIS vector data. -Performs QA/QC checks on data, tables, and mapping. -Apply basic software to manage spatial and related tabular data. -Assists in writing basic software routines to facilitate analysis. -Locates sources of GIS data from Government, state agencies, and private companies. -Assists in analyzing image data using basic image processing software. -Knowledge of global positioning systems (GPS). -Perform duties general/routine to moderately complex in nature. -Ability to think and work independently, prioritize, exhibit initiative and good judgment. -Other job related duties as assigned including technical support for field based data collection. -Willing to travel and work in remote environments for extended periods of time in challenging conditions.

Job Locations Availability

Zambia - Lusaka