GIS Specialist

The GIS Specialist will be responsible for establishing a Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Information System, including database on the extent of land degradation and desertification, mapping of socio-economic data, establishing baselines and GIS-based land use planning at the proposed project areas. He/she will work under the direction and direct supervision of the National Programme Coordinator and in close collaboration with PPCs and Thematic Experts.

He/she will be responsible for the following specific tasks and responsibilities:

• Establish GIS based SLM Information System for the  Up-scaling Programme with spatial and numeric database (RDBMS);
• Develop baseline database on desertification, land degradation and drought;
• Prepare land use, land cover and thematic maps;
• Undertake analysis of environmental and socio-economic data generated through resource need assessment and socio-economic surveys at proposed sites;
• Establish baseline and develop site specific land use maps of the proposed  sites;
• Establish networking and maintain links with other organizations working on GIS based data management including PFI, WWF-Pakistan, SUPARCO, Government Agencies, Research Institutions and Universities as well as private sector organizations;
• Provide technical input in preparation of Programme documents, including Programme brief, technical reports, and quarterly & progress reports;
• Assist the sectoral experts/consultants in producing quality outputs;
• Procure, set-up, and maintain GIS equipment including software and hardware required for the land use planning and SLM Information system;
• Assist NPC in executing technical tasks including comments on technical reports and documents;
• Oversee development and maintenance of Programme website and discussion forums;
• Supervise technical staff assigned to the GIS Unit under the Up-scaling Programme; 
• Any other specific task as may be assigned by the National Programme Director or National Programme Coordinator.

Education and Experience:-

• Master's degree in GIS (Preferable) or IT / Computer Sciences, Geography, Engineering or relevant degree from HEC recognized university
• Minimum 07 years of professional experience in a similar field.

 Other Skills:-

• Specialization in GIS and Remote Sensing will be added advantage.
• A good understanding about the Information Management System.
• Hands-on experience in data input, storage, management, analysis, transformation, and producing output and presentations.
• Should have ability in taking initiatives, analytical thinking, and problem solving
• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work under deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.