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Organisation: Green Development and Environment Alliance (Green DEALL)
Position Title: Mapping and Data Management Officer
Report to Executive : Director
Contract type and duration: Fixed term 12 months, with a 3-month probationary period and the possibility of extension subject to funding
Hours : Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8h – 15h30, break 12h -12h30)
Location: Yaounde 5
Gross Salary 150 000 FCFA
Application Deadline : 15th February 2024
Job purpose
Provide mapping and data management support for risk assessment projects at Green DEALL, a non-for-profit and research organisation tackling challenges such as human-wildlife conflicts, climate change, and resource degradation. The post holder will be responsible for collecting, processing, mapping and managing data under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Main duties
Perform data collection, analysis, storage, and mapping for Green DEALL’s activities and projectsResponsible for cartographic design and system updatesSet up and manage Green DEALL’s databasesEnsure data security and integrityAssist in developing and enforcing policies for secure and efficient data handlingPrepare written reports and documentation describing project or system statusIdeally able to carry out modeling and qualitative analyses to inform vulnerability assessment to disaster risksAny other tasks assigned by the Executive Director
Person specifications & Qualification and experience
Master’s Degree in cartography, GIS, or modeling, with demonstrable experience of utilising professional geo-processing software in the field of environment. Training in data management and previous work involving protected areas would be an advantage.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrable skills in utilising GIS software on desktop and online for analysis and mappingKnowledge of advanced GIS concepts, geo-processing functions and techniques, and spatial database management Ability to combine knowledge of GIS databases and software with common sense and insight in solving problems and making decisions Knowledge and experience of environmental modelingGood planning, organising, and time management skills, including the ability to appropriately prioritise assignmentsResult-oriented, ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision to solve problems and meet deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team as well as show own initiative Writing in clear concise language to produce technical reports and other required documentationGood oral communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to travel to rural areas across the country
Languages
Fluency in French and English
Personal qualities
Strong commitment to integrity, trustworthy and reliablePunctual, efficient, and creativeConsistent and flexible – able to deal with changing and competing demandsDedicated and result-oriented
Required documentation
Cover letter indicating why the candidate is suitable for the positionCVHighest university degreeNational Identity CardContacts of a minimum of two reference persons
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