Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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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 applications.

We look forward to receiving your application by 23rd September 2024.

About Us
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.

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