Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining
excellence in technical and operational project management, and exceptional
customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI
has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive

development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability
operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and
agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and
trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources
management, and energy and climate change.

Background

Adaptasi
Perubahan Iklim dan Ketangguhan (APIK) Project is a 5-year, $19 million USAID
funded Project. The purpose of APIK is to support the Government of Indonesia
to strengthen climate and disaster resilience, working in an integrated manner
from the national level down to the community level. APIK will help to
mainstream climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into national
and sub-national governance frameworks, build the capacity of local communities
and the private sector to address climate change and weather-related natural
hazards, and support the use of information for climate and disaster risk
management among key stakeholders.

Essential
Duties:

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Work closely with the Regional Managers
to build relationships and provide training to local government stakeholders on
integrating using GIS to facilitate data analysis and visualization.

·      
Support regional office teams in
community mapping, VA and risk mapping, and alignment of spatial plans.

·      
Regularly consult with local government
representatives and sub-national ministries to better understand their
interests, needs, and development objectives.

Qualifications:

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Experience creating maps and graphs,
using GIS software and related equipment.

·      
Expertise in conducting  research to locate and obtain existing
databases and ability to gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff
and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.

·      
Experience operating GIS system hardware
and software.

·       University degree in a relevant field.

·       Strong
English speaking and writing abilities.

Locations:

The GIS Specialist will be working in East Java Region (Malang)

Reporting:

·      
Reports directly to the Regional Manager

Application
Instructions:

Interested applicants are
invited to send their CV to APIK_recruitment@dai.com. Please send applications no later than 26 November 2016. Applicants are
instructed to write “
Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist– East Java – NAME” as the Subject line of their email.
We regret that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications and
only shortlisted candidates will be notified.