Consultant Trainers at Indepth Research Services (IRES)

Introduction

We are looking for a trainer cum consultant to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our Remote Sensing and Earth Observation (GIS) Institute.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training programs (outsourced or in-house)
• Facilitation, conducting research and providing guidance to participants.
• Participating in training curriculum development and training programs
• Adapt and apply appropriate pedagogic strategies and techniques, and principles of instructional design to create blended learning experiences for adult learners.
• Coordinating local and international training workshops
• Advise the department on the appropriate uses of GIS and Remote Sensing applications in blended learning contexts.
• Preparing training reports.
• Choose appropriate training methods per case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes etc.)
• Use accepted education principles and track new training methods and techniques
• Design and prepare educational aids and materials
• Determine additional training strategies based on data or observation
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Collecting, analyzing and storing geographical data.
• Use GIS mapping, data sourcing, management and analysis to produce digestible maps, figures and metric reports for clients.
• Implement software systems, update and maintain data, organize GIS data into a user-friendly format and serve as the primary contact for GIS-related problems.
• Use of digital maps and models to manage GIS projects, ensuring a solution adequately meets a client’s needs.
• Supporting desktop and web-based GIS solutions on projects that are delivered to clients through researching and analysing information and data.
• Create charts and presentations.
• Maintain an up to date geographical information database.
• You may be required to build models using GIS software to help demonstrate how a workflow is to be built.

Qualifications

• Consultant trainers must have a Masters Degree or higher qualification in a GIS and Remote Sensing related area. Experience in Instructional Design will be an added advantage.
• In addition they must have excellent technology skills in Free and Open Source GIS and Remote Sensing software such as QGIS, ILWIS, PcRaster, Map Window and GRASS amongst others.
• Knowledge of basic web programming, Google Maps API Family, GeoServer or MapServer, graphic manipulation, is essential for those applying for the Open Web GIS Training.
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to keep up with new technology
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self motivated;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability and reliability