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Programme Associate (GIS Analyst)
Under the overall guidance from the the Senior Programme Officer (Wildlife Conservation) the Project Associate (GIS Analyst) will be part of a diversified team and will be responsible for implementing the project activities in the field.
•SPECIFIC DUTIES
Under the overall guidance of the Senior Programme Officer Wildlife Conservation, the Project Associate (GIS Analyst) will undertake following specific responsibilities:
-Provide GIS and spatial analysis support for species distribution mapping and habitat assessment and restoration monitoring under CRIS project, following approved methodology.
-Compile, clean, and process geospatial data from various sources (satellite imagery, field GPS data, remote sensing datasets, etc.), ensuring data accuracy, standardization, and metadata compliance.
-Assist the M&E Focal Point and the Project Manager with indicator tracking, data collection and analysis, quality assurance, and timely reporting following M&E framework of the project.
-Prepare high-quality maps and visual materials for field assessments, technical reports, and publications including geo-referenced restoration maps for project reporting.
-Support spatial data integration into the project database and ensure data consistency and standardization, data consistency, traceability, and security.
-Develop geospatial layers, shapefiles, and metadata following IUCN and project-specific standards.
-Support geospatial analysis for identifying restoration sites and monitoring vegetation recovery over time.
-Maintain organized spatial databases and ensure secure data storage and backup.
-Provide overall management and logistical support to the Project Manager in planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities.
-Track the progress of project deliverables and ensure timely submission of species assessments and other outputs.
-Support the project team in field surveys, data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and scientific papers using approved data collection methods and handheld GPS devices.
-Support the project team in preparing progress reports, meeting notes, and other required documentation according to donor and IUCN guidelines.
-Maintain proper documentation of all project activities, correspondence, and data archives for review and audit purposes.
-Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Programme Officer Wildlife Conservation and the Country Representative of IUCN Bangladesh to ensure the successful completion of project objectives.
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