Global Eco Rescue (GER) was founded to drive the reversal of gross global environmental degradation by integrating capital markets with carbon credits generated from "avoided deforestation" projects. GER's business model is based on GER acting as a "Project Developer", providing the forest owner with conservation services and forest protection and enhancement programs, coordination of annual measurements & auditing of carbon emission reductions, and structuring & marketing carbon credits resulting from forest protection and enhancement activities.
GER is seeking an experienced high-performance person with technical skills in GIS, focusing mainly on GIS outputs and liaison with local communities and government at the provincial level.
Position Title: Technical Officer
Recruitment: Indonesian National
Location/Duty Station: Banda Aceh, with regular travel to GER’s head office in Jakarta and other project sites in Kalimantan (Time spent: approximately 60% Banda Aceh, 30% Jakarta, 10% Kalimantan)
Duration of Assignment: Fulltime; Initial 3-month trial period with possibility for long term extension
Starting Date: Immediately upon successful selection, availability and signing of work contract.
Status/Condition: Service Contract
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Technical Officer is responsible to the General Manager for providing assistance relating to collecting, processing, maintaining and managing spatial data and GIS analysis required by GER. The officer will also be expected to maintain liaison with GER’s partners on technical matters.
MAIN DUTIES:
I. Collecting, processing, maintaining and managing spatial data and GIS analysis:
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Collate relevant spatial data and information on available sources of information
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Maintain, update and manage spatial data and information
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Maintain and further develop GIS (hardware, software and databases) to ensure its effectiveness as a tool for GER project planning and implementation
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Process and analyze spatial data and information
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Collaborate with other staff on project design and implementation to include an effective spatial analysis and mapping component, as necessary
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Produce high-quality and timely maps or spatial data as requested by GER
II. Liaison with GER's Partners
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Act as a point person for coordination and liaison with other technical agencies (both government and non-government) working in the Leuser Ecosystem and GER project sites in Kalimantan.
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Preparation of communication materials (memos, briefing papers) related to GER’s technical activities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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University degree (S1) in Information Technology, GIS/Mapping, Forestry or related field
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Practical experience in using ArcGIS and/or other GIS software such as ESRI’s Software Product, etc;
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Good understanding of database management; familiarity with a range of computer office software
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Experience of data collection, entry and maintenance;
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Experience in working with a multicultural team under limited supervision
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Good personal skills
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Good written and spoken English is desirable
** Applications Due Jan 31st, 2010 **
Personnel Unit
Global Eco-Rescue
Deutsche Bank Building
11th Floor, Suite 1101
Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 80 Jakarta
Indonesia
E-mail: j.gerstin@eco- rescue.com; Subject: “Technical Officer”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and may be called to a formal interview.
