FZS OPEN VACANCY FOR A GIS OFFICER
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is looking for qualified candidates for the
position of a GIS OFFICER to join our team in Jambi, Indonesia.
Position: GIS OFFICER (1 position)
Description of the position:
Frankfurt Zoological Society’s Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Conservation Program
offers a position for a qualified candidate as“GIS Officer†. The successful
candidate will be based in Jambi City/Sumatraworking in a small highly motivated
team. Part of the job is occassional visits to the field inside and surround the
Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape. The GIS OFFICER Term of Reference and Job
Requirements are as follows:
Terms of Reference:
1. Collects primary and secondary geospatial data of Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape.
The primary data is usually from field/GPS observation while the secondary data
which consist of topographic and thematic maps, satellite images, etc can be
taken from relevant organizations such as government institutions,international
organizations, reliable internet sources, etc.
2. Produces topographic and thematic maps specifically for FZS projects’ and
FZS’ partner organizations’ needs including map animations, GPS maps, Google
Earth files, etc.
3. Writes reports and prepares presentations of geographical (spatial and
ecological) analyses of Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape.
4. Involves and represents FZS in Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape and Jambi and Riau
Provinces spatial planning discussions, meetings, conferences, etc.
5. Maintains good relationship with partner and donor/funding organizations
and writes proposals to get the spatial data and software if needed.
6. Manages the Management Information System (MIST) databases of the Wildlife
Protection Unit.
7. Trains GIS and remote sensing techniques to other staffs and in FZS initiated
trainings, workshops, etc.
8. Attends all trainings provided by FZS for the GIS Officer.
Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor Degree (S1) of Geography, Forestry, Landscape Ecology, Environmental
Science, or any relevant fields.
2. Understand basic and advanced GIS, remote sensing, and navigation techniques.
3. Able to operate ESRI ArcGIS and ENVI/ERMapper sofware.
4. Understand and able to use Global Positioning System and its softwares.
5. Highly initiatives, able to work with no or little supervision.
6. Proficient in both English and Indonesian Language candidate is preferred.
Very good writing ability in English and Indonesian Language is a plus.]
7. Willing to relocate to Jambi City.
8. Willing to travel to the forests and remote areas in Bukit Tigapuluh
Landscape.
9. Able to work under pressure.
10. Good interpersonal skills.
11. Hardworking.
FZS will provide communal accomodation (mess) for the successful candidate.
Contact Address
Interested applicant, please send your application letter, updated CV including
a recent photo
VACANCY FOR GIS OFFICER –(your full
name).
Closing date for application is 15.February 2011
