GIS OFFICER – Job Opportunity (Jamaica)

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Mona Geoinformatics Institute

The Mona Geolnformatics Institute (MGI) requires the services of a
GIS Officer

Required Skills & Duties to be carried out:
* GIS data management including data mining, data tagging, data
cleaning and data processing
* Create and customize maps using GIS software
* Develop interactive web maps and dashboards using tools like ArcGIS
Online, Mapbox, or Leaflet
* Conduct spatial analysis, including buffer analysis, network analysis,
suitability modeling etc.
* Interpret and convert data into compatible GIS formats
Conduct GPS Fieldwork including asset mapping and field interviews
* Interacting with clients in a professional manner
Ability to manage time adequately and balance multiple priorities
* Use of drones or be open to learning to use drones
Creation of costings for GIS related activities
* Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS (Desktop & Pro), QGIS etc.
* Experience with Cartography, Infographics and writing of reports
* Experience with design software such as Canva, Figma or Adobe
Photoshop would be an asset

Ability to develop GIS training manuals
* Ability to train other people to use GIS software

All candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be
able to work well within a team environment.

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in any technical or environmental field
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in writing and speaking the English Language
Formal training in the use of GIS & GPS software
* Experience in applying GIS technical skills, GPS data collection and field
coordination for projects
* Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
* Experience in GIS software such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS etc.
* Experience with using ArcGIS Online to create web maps and interactive
dashboards
* Prior utilization of drones to collect data

Please submit all applications to info@monainformatixltd.com by Friday,
March 14, 2025. Be sure to use the subject heading “”GIS Officer Job at MGI”
when sending email

To apply for this job email your details to info@monainformatixltd.com

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