VACANCY: GIS Programmer
About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position
We are looking for a Kenyan national who will work on general geospatial data processing, including assembling and cleaning existing data-holdings, loading geospatial data to a Spatial Data Infrastructure, and create automated workflows in both commercial (TNT-mips) and Open Source (MRT, GDAL, OGR) software.
Duties and responsibilities
· Assist in developing automated data capture routines for public data available over the internet
· Assist in developing workflows for automated image processing of satellite images
· Collaborate with the consultants buildings the Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) on data upload and tagging to the SDI
· Assist in developing both thick (QGIS) and thin (MapFish/OpenLayers) client solutions for user access of the SDI data
· Assist Liaises with users and gather and analyze requirements for geospatial data.
· General geospatial data processing as requested by users and supervisors.
Educational background
· MSc in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or Computer Programming, including elements of statistics, web-programming and the use of Open Source software solutions, or the equivalent experience and knowledge.
Skills / Attributes required
· Fluent in English
· Strong organizational skills
· Strong logical and analytical thinker
· Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Strong knowledge in Spatial data management and Geographical Information Systems
· Knowledge in one or several programming languages
· Willingness to travel and participate as teacher in training sessions and workshops
Additional Skills desired
· Experience in task automation
· Knowledge in pyhton or other programming language
· Experience with TNT-mips or other image processing software package
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is to be stationed in Nairobi, Kenya. This position is on local terms and will be for and will be for an initial period of six (6) months, renewable subject to assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
· A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
· A detailed curriculum vitae
· The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for GIS Programmer” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 26 August 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.