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GIS Specialist job description

A ready advert for a GIS Specialist job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.

About the job

We are looking for a GIS specialist to build and analyse spatial data and turn it into clear maps and reports that management relies on for planning and decisions.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Build and update geodatabases from surveys, aerial imagery and field data
  • Digitize paper maps and plans and georeference them
  • Carry out spatial analysis to support planning and decisions
  • Produce thematic maps and map-based reports for management and stakeholders
  • Analyse satellite imagery to monitor changes in built-up areas and vegetation
  • Design mobile field data collection forms and train teams to use them
  • Build dashboards and interactive web maps
  • Check, document and standardize spatial data

Working conditions

  • Occasional field visits to collect and verify data

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in geography, surveying engineering, urban planning or a related field
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in geographic information systems

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
  • Spatial analysis
  • Geodatabases
  • Remote sensing
  • Cartography
  • Field data collection
  • SQL

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Python for GIS automation
  • Experience with web mapping platforms
  • Experience in municipal, utility or humanitarian projects
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Description in Arabic

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