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GIS/RS Analyst, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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GIS/RS Analyst, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Closing date: Sunday, 2 March 2014 GIS/RS ANALYST
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The person and the position:
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for a person with a bachelor's degree in information management, geography,agriculture or water resources, with a focus on database and information management. The person must also have at least 3 years of relevantprofessional experience at an entry-level position in the field of geographic information system (GIS)/remote sensing (RS). The position holder will report to the Manager - GIS/RS/Data Management and be based at the headquarters of IWMI in Pelawatte, Battaramulla.
You will:
  • perform GIS/RS activities of IWMI's GRandD unit along with other team members, including, but not limited to, performinggeometrical corrections, projection standardization, ortho-rectification, image classification, application of standardalgorithms/models, time series analysis using multi-sensor satellite imageries and preparation of standard outputs (includingmaps);
  • develop spatial models and spatial analysis for bulk data processing;
  • provide technical support to researchers, at IWMI's headquarters and in the regional offices, in carrying out complex geospatialanalyses;assist in the collection, compilation, evaluation, interpretation, maintenance and distribution of spatial and non-spatial data(and metadata) through IWMI's Water Data Portal while also adhering to the Institute's and international standards; and
  • perform other related assignments as required.
You must possess:
  • a bachelor's degree in information management, geography, agriculture or water resources, with a focus on database andinformation management;at least 3 years of relevant professional experience at an entry-level position in the field of GIS/RS;
  • strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills; anda positive attitude, a solid work ethic, and a demonstrated capacity to learn new technologies as well as take on additionalresponsibilities over time.
You must also be:
  • self-motivated, enthusiastic and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team; andcommitted and reliable, with good organizational skills and time management.
You must have knowledge of:
  • the challenges posed by environmental impacts on global change, on the one hand, and rapidly developing GIS/RS techniques,on the other;
  • Esri's ArcGIS and associated extensions, Erdas Imagine, ENVI, QGIS, MapInfo, etc.; and
  • metadata standards and platforms.This is a nationally recruited staff position and only Sri Lankan citizens are encouraged to apply.
IWMI offers a competitivetax-free* salary and benefits package. This includes transport and health insurance packages. IWMI's policy is to appoint staffinitially on three-year contracts which are subject to renewal, depending on performance and the Institute's requirements.* Tax-free salary and benefits are paid in Sri Lankan rupees.
The International Water Management Institute (www.iwmi.org) is an international, non-profit research organization dedicated to improving themanagement of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and the environment. IWMI is a member of CGIAR, an international consortium ofagricultural research centers.
IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.Complete Application Form + attach your résumé + attach your letter which addresses IWMI's requirements shown abovewith names and email addresses of 3 professional referees, to be contacted if you are short-listedYour application will be acknowledged automatically within 24 hours. If not, please email us at work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org
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