Geographic Information System Intern at Brooke East Africa

Key Responsibilities

• The main responsibility of the intern will be to support BEA in developing and populating a standardized GIS database. The position will comprise of the following tasks and responsibilities:
• GIS maintenance and Analysis
• Supporting fieldwork data collection activities using GPS.
• Perform data entry and validation to ensure comprehensive and complete data is gathered about the BEA project activities.
• Spatial data digitization, geo-referencing and integration of various data sources into the GIS geodatabase.
• Analyzing spatial data using ArcGIS mapping software.
• Designing several standardized digital maps showing the spatial distribution of various kinds of data for the use under the BEA project.
• Support in creating "shapefiles" to merge topographical data with external data by layering external data over a topographical map.
• Maintains GIS databases and ensures that these databases are up to date and accurate.
• Support the consultant in populating and designing Webmap applications.
• Produce reports on spatial data utilizing data visualizations.
• Assist in generating Animations using ArcGIS
• Conduct staff capacity building on GIS technical areas alongside any subject mater consultant
• Support to departmental initiatives
• Supporting fieldwork
• Maintain a photo, video and news item portal
• Participate in events by maintaining an attendance register and a visitor’s log
• Maintaining a spreadsheet of Brooke contacts
• Assist with sourcing and organizing information for reporting
• Support in the collection of content for publicity and visibility of the organization
• Support in managing and maintaining communications contents/supporter contact database in accordance with established procedures, to ensure swift and easy access as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in GIS or closely associated field.

The successful applicant should also;

• Be experienced with the use of ArcGIS software, GPS mapping tools and demonstrate some experience with mapmaking.
• Demonstrates a keen understanding and interpreting of spatial data.
• Shows the ability to enter data quickly, correctly and efficiently.
• Understands how to convert data from different sources such as maps into digital formats.
• Understands how to create and edit metadata.
• Demonstrates a vast knowledge of cartography.
• Have an analytical mindset and good quantitative skill.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal communication and good interpersonal skills.

The following will be an added advantage

• Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL, or Python will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency with front-end design languages such as HTML, JavaScript and various mapping languages.