Job Description

OFFICE LOCATION
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New Delhi, India


WHO WE ARE
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The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.


Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we'll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, "you'll join for our mission, and you'll stay for our people."


WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
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The Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist oversees GIS and other relational database programs and provides technical expertise to the Conservancy staff. They coordinate GIS and other relational database activities between internal and external sources. The Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist designs and maintains the centralized database, participates in conservation planning at various levels, and develops methods for mapping and classifying ecosystems and data management, including developing and maintaining all documentation for data and data management. They perform data analysis; design and produce advanced complex queries and professional reports, process spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material, provide hardware and software support, produce maps and other graphic products and reports, and develop and maintain GIS library and/or database products library.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Designs, implements, and directs complex and diverse projects, encompassing multiple programs and coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization.
• Incorporates cross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives.
• Significant opportunity to act independently within broad program goals.
• In supervisory capacity, plans, organizes and directs assigned project programs. Typically supervises project staff of Analysts, Specialists and Technicians.
• Manages projects on a large geographic scale.


WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
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Do you like sensors, programming, data, and maps but also crave contributing to conservation goals? Are you a problem solver that is detail-oriented, comfortable in the field, and can see projects through from the field installation of sensors to data visualization?


Come work with us at a world-class nature preserve to use the latest and greatest technology to accelerate conservation. From sensors in the field, networking, instrumentation, data visualization, and curation you will help us bring ecosystems to life through data. You will engage with local partners and researchers to problem-solve technical field installations, work within a dynamic team, and do it all at an incredible place.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING
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• B.S. degree and certification in related field and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in designing and maintaining a database to meet organizational needs.
• Experience in developing and managing multiple projects.
• Experience managing and supervising a team or department and administering a budget.
• Experience training individuals and groups (if required).
• Fundraising experience.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
• Experience interpreting image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling and landscape scenario analysis.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of legal real estate documents.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge in image analysis
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas: interpretation of image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling, landscape scenario analysis, and web mapping.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing historical and spatial trends from remote sensing data
• Working knowledge of and experience using ESRI ArcGIS software
• Working knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and geographic region(s).
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with other parties to obtain different data sources.
• Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources and meeting deadlines.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.


WHAT WE BRING
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Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!


The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.


We're proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!


APPLY NOW
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To apply for job ID 55422 , submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on August 3rd, 2024 . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

•The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. •


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•An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.•

•Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location• •within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as• •an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.•