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<h1 class="">TNC is hiring a new Spatial Scientist position focused on Lake Tanganyika</h1>
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<p>Many of the last remaining intact terrestrial and freshwater systems
in the tropical world are in Africa – from the intact delta of the wild
Ogooué River to the grasslands of Northern Tanzania to the deep and
spectacular lakes of the Rift Valley. Ecosystem services such as fish
protein, clean water, and floodplain productivity that intact ecosystems
provide act as life support for many poor, rural communities dependent
upon them. Economies of sub-Saharan Africa are also growing rapidly, and
ecological systems and services are likely to be significantly stressed
in the coming decades. We need accurate and compelling
conservation-related spatial data, remote sensing analysis, and map
products to create better informed decision making, whether at the
national government or local community scale.</p>
<p>The Nature Conservancy’s Africa Region seeks a broadly trained
scientist with expertise in complex spatial analysis over large
landscapes. This person will work on projects related to spatial
database management, participatory mapping of ecosystem services, and
spatial analyses in priority freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems of
the Lake Tanganyika Basin and its riparian countries (Tanzania, Zambia,
Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). She/He will focus on
projects that identify existing ecological resources and ecosystem
services as well as threats to those resources. This person will also
work to integrate socioeconomic aspects – such as farmer or fisher
perceptions – into spatial analyses as a team member working with The
Nature Conservancy and the Lake Tanganyika Authority to build an Atlas
of Freshwater Resources for use by a multitude of stakeholders operating
within the Lake Tanganyika Basin. This person will engage in capacity
building activities to enhance skills sets for members of the Lake
Tanganyika Authority and other national and regional stakeholders to use
spatial products generated through projects. She/He is responsible for
various project-related tasks, including project planning, analysis,
report preparation and publication of results. She/He may also be
expected to provide detailed spatial analysis and map production in
support of our other programs throughout the continent, such as the
Greater Mahale Ecosystem in Tanzania, the African Great Lakes Region,
the Ogooué River in Gabon, the Tana River in Kenya, and the Kafue River
in Zambia. Key approaches include support to the Lake Tanganyika
Authority, national governments, and other stakeholders in freshwater
resource prioritization and mapping, water infrastructure planning,
source water protection, freshwater protected area planning, and
freshwater fisheries management.</p>
<p class=""><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</strong></p>
<p>The spatial scientist supports landscape-scale spatial analysis, with
a focus on freshwater ecosystems, related to The Nature Conservancy and
the Lake Tanganyika Authority’s work in the Lake Tanganyika Basin and
its four riparian countries: Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi, and DRC.
Requires sufficient knowledge and work experience in one or more of the
following functions:</p>
<ul><li>Advanced knowledge of management, manipulation and analysis of both
vector and raster spatial data in geo-coded database structures;</li><li>Strong cartographic skills;</li><li>Experience with remote sensing;</li><li>Ability to manage and coordinate projects and coordinate closely with Program Managers and other science staff; and</li><li>Experience presenting projects at conferences and meetings and
writing progress reports, final reports, scientific manuscripts and
developing training materials in both French and English.</li></ul>
<p><strong>RESPONSIBLITIES & SCOPE</strong></p>
<ul><li>Science Activities: Conducts participatory ecosystem service mapping
and modeling and application of results. Integrate spatial data with
field surveys to document social and ecological systems in project areas
using standard methods and techniques.</li><li>Innovation: Participates in the ongoing development of new tools,
methods, processes, and techniques that improve conservation action in
The Nature Conservancy’s conservation priority areas and thematic
opportunities.</li><li>Communications: Communicates the role of The Nature Conservancy in
the conservation of biodiversity, and explain the utility of
science-based conservation to partners. In collaboration with the
Conservation Director and Africa TNC Program Managers, communicate
regularly with key project partners and others to maintain strong
partnerships and facilitate effective conservation.</li><li>Information Requests: Responds to requests for ecological information from partners and provide interpretation, as needed.</li></ul>
<p class=""><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
<ul><li>Master’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Ecology,
Geography or related field and 4 years related experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.</li><li>Experience in designing, maintaining and analyzing spatial databases to meet organizational needs.</li><li>Experience in developing and delivering web-based training materials
using tools such as Screenshot-O-Matic, WebEx, or Team Viewer.</li><li>Experience in teaching others how to use common spatial analysis tools and map product outputs.</li><li>Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.</li><li>Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals</li><li>Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams.</li><li>Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people</li><li>Experience managing complex projects including the financial aspect and coordinating the work of peers and partners</li><li>Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in French and English is required.</li></ul>
<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
<ul><li>Graduate degree in biological or information sciences with course
work indicating knowledge of complex spatial analysis considered.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with landscape-scale spatial analysis and
freshwater modeling. Knowledge of climate change impacts on ecosystems
and methods for understanding community perceptions of these changes is
highly desirable.</li><li>Project management and administrative experience, database management, word processing, and open source GIS skills (e.g. QGIS).</li><li>Ability to develop maps in ArcGIS Online to share with partners.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with others under pressure and tight
deadlines. Capable of working independently to complete projects.</li><li>Communicating clearly via written and spoken means in English and
French. Communication skills in Swahili and at least one other language
common to the African Great Lakes region are desirable.</li><li>Excellent graphical communication skills. Ability to write technical
reports utilizing available resources. Ability to produce
professional-quality map products.</li><li>Willingness to travel throughout the Lake Tanganyika Basin and
particularly the phase 1 project focal areas in Tanzania and Zambia.</li><li>Comfort articulating and advocating for The Nature Conservancy’s conservation mission.</li></ul>
<p class="">AUTO SAFETY POLICY</p>
<p>This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with
the Conservancy’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive
Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on
behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” Please see
further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at
<a href="http://www.nature.org/careers">www.nature.org/careers</a>.</p>
<p>Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a
Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective
employee’s motor vehicle record.</p>
<p class="">HOW TO APPLY</p>
<p>Please visit:
<a href="http://jobs.nature.org/kigoma-tza/lake-tanganyika-spatial-scientist-africa-region/7CC9F9194F784E0F99D12EE354E1F431/job/">http://jobs.nature.org/kigoma-tza/lake-tanganyika-spatial-scientist-africa-region/7CC9F9194F784E0F99D12EE354E1F431/job/</a>.
To apply to position number 44036, submit resume and cover letter as
one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 1, 2016.</p></div>