Background
\nSince 2013, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Greater Ruaha-Katavi Landscape Program has expanded its conservation footprint significantly. With this growth, the collection, management, and analysis of spatial data from different sites has become increasingly critical to program effectiveness, decision-making and reporting. The GIS\/Database Officer plays a central role in managing and producing geospatial products for these various program needs.
\nObjective of the Role
\nTo lead the spatial data and database management components of GRKLP, including map production, SMART, GIS analysis, data management, partner support, and IT-related tasks, thereby supporting WCS conservation objectives and collaboration with key partners.
\nKey Responsibilities
\nGIS and Mapping<\/p>\n
Maintain and regularly update the Greater Ruaha-Katavi Landscape map with new shapefiles and geospatial data.
\nSupport the GRKLP Ecologist and others to compile:
\nVulture activity and distribution maps.
\nReconnaissance survey maps and analyses.
\nLaw enforcement coverage, threats maps and other products.
\nOther products linked to species or ecological monitoring.
\nMaintain and update maps based on aviation-related data inputs; support the WCS aviation team in map production as required.
\nGenerate monthly, quarterly, and annual spatial reports, maps, tables, and data extracts to support WCS internal use\/reporting.
\nWork with WCS New York GIS Department to maintain an annual update of natural habitat conversion associated with wildlife corridors (including updating a 2019\u201325 story maps tool), using remote sensing and satellite imagery.
\nConvert vector to raster data as needed, including interpolations to produce heat maps for species and threats at a site or landscape-level.<\/p>\n
Database Management<\/p>\n
Maintain the GRKLP GIS & aviation database.
\nSupport WCS ecological and species work in maintaining spatial datasets and databases (for lions, wild dogs and vultures for example).<\/p>\n
SMART \/ Other Software Support<\/p>\n
Support SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) basic and advanced capacity oversight and troubleshooting with partners.
\nAssist the Assistant Program Director and Protection Officer in facilitating effective SMART use by TAWA field \/ zonal \/ HQ staff as well as other partners using SMART (e.g., Village Game Scouts in wildlife corridors).
\nSupport the management and maintenance of the WCS and TAWA SMART server.
\nSupport WCS work in WCS-TAWA CMP sites as needed.
\nSupport the use of Earth Ranger (or any other software approach) in support of the management of geospatial data.<\/p>\n
IT and Systems Support<\/p>\n
Assist in managing the RKLP server and maintaining overall IT infrastructure, including:
\nNetwork management and troubleshooting.
\nPrinter and peripheral device management.
\nConfiguration and maintenance of laptops and associated software.
\nUse of Cyberark to support staff in accessing & downloading programs.
\nMaintain office FortiGate network.
\nAct as RKLP liaison for TTCL internet services management.<\/p>\n
Other Duties<\/p>\n
Provide additional technical or administrative support as requested by the RKLP Director or Assistant Director.<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
\nMinimum of 3 years of work experience in GIS and database management in a conservation or environmental setting.<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS), GPS data collection, and remote sensing tools.
\nStrong skills in database systems (e.g., Microsoft Access, PostgreSQL\/PostGIS).
\nGood level of working familiarity with SMART (Advanced SMART management skills a distinct advantage).
\nStrong analytical and map production skills.
\nAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
\nWillingness to travel frequently within the landscape.
\nFluency in English and Kiswahili is required.<\/p>\n
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