GIS Specialist

Position:
Volunteer Geographic Information System Specialist (Two Positions)
Organization:
Kijiji Ukulima Eco
Location:
Remote
Duration:
6-12 months
Background
Kijiji Ukulima Eco (KUE) is a Community Based Organization that promotes strong and climate resilient communities in Western Kenya. Based in Gem Sub-County in Siaya County, we leverage research, technology, innovation and capacity building to shape communities' participation in agriculture solutions that balance environmental, social and economic interests.

At KUE, we prioritize soil, biodiversity and water conservation in our agriculture projects in order to improve soil health, protect water sources and increase productivity. Recently, KUE received support from ESRI through its conservation program, granting us access to ArcGIS Professional Plus. This powerful geospatial tool is has become instrumental to our policy actions, strengthening evidence-based advocacy. We see this as an opportunity to make significant contributions to policy dialogues and decision-making processes by providing spatial intelligence to various actors in Siaya County.
Position Description
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist will support KUE's ongoing and future conservation projects with a focus on policy action. S/he will provide support in spatial data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting. The Specialist will also sustainability transition initiatives.
Responsibilities Include:
Collection, analysis and interpretation of spatial data relevant to conservation agriculture initiatives being implemented by the organization using ArcGIS Pro.

Prepare maps and reports for policy dialogues and stakeholder engagement.

Support preparation of presentations

Provide technical support for KUE's future policy projects, ensuring that spatial data policy strategies.

Any other task by the organization head.
Deliverables:
Soil degradation and erosion risk assessment maps

Biodiversity hotspot map

Land Use/Land Cover maps and trend analysis

Monthly/quarterly spatial analysis reports with key findings

Technical documentation of methodologies and data sources

What we offer:
As this is a voluntary role, there is no monetary compensation. However, KUE is committed to providing you with a high-value experience that will drive your professional growth and networking. Volunteers will:

Gain full access to ArcGIS Professional Plus through KUE's partnership with the ESRI conservation program.

Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of your volunteer journey, documenting your contributions to GIS and policy action.

Mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with experts and policy actors in Siaya County.

Opportunity to present the organization's findings in webinars, community events, and regional conservation conferences
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Qualifications:**
Bachelor's or master's degree in Conservation, Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, or related fields.

Minimum of 1 years of experience in spatial analysis.

Proficiency in ArcGIS and remote sensing.

Experience in spatial data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Excellent writing, reporting, and presentation skills.

Experience in conservation agriculture is a plus.

Knowledge in policy making process is a plus.

Familiarity with sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and conservation issues in rural settings is a plus.

Interested candidates should send their CV, and list of previous work involving use of ArcGIS to by
31 January 2026
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