Junior GIS Expert

Job Description

Title: Junior GIS Expert

Company Name: Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 28 to 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Bosila)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography and Environment
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Forestry
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Urban & Regional Planning
• Master of Science (MSc) in Geography

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age 28 to 35 years

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in GIS-related roles, preferably in environmental or climate adaptation projects
• Expertise in geospatial software (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.) and remote sensing platforms, Python programing
• Experience with field data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, Survey123, GPS devices)
• Familiarity with carbon mapping, forest stratification, and LULC (Land Use Land Cover) assessments
• Proficiency in spatial data analysis, modeling, and database management

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of international frameworks like the Ramsar Convention, REDD+, and the Paris Agreement
• Understanding of carbon offset methodologies, MRV systems, and compliance documentation
• Strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills
• Commitment to gender equality, sustainability, and community-centered development

Responsibilities & Context

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Junior GIS Analyst to support geospatial analysis and mapping for afforestation, coastal restoration, sustainable agriculture, crop production, rice cultivation, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage GIS and remote sensing technologies to support field operations, project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making across diverse landscapes and communities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage GIS-based data systems for Carbon Offset project planning and monitoring.

• Lead geospatial mapping, satellite imagery analysis, and spatial modeling for afforestation and restoration programs

• Analyze soil moisture data and integrate spatial models to support sustainable agricultural planning

• Support Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems for agricultural and climate adaptation projects.

• Develop and maintain spatial databases with consistent data validation procedures

• Collaborate with field teams to collect, interpret, and integrate GPS/remote sensing data

• Train staff and community partners in GIS tools, mobile-based data collection, and mapping techniques

• Provident fund,Medical allowance,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2