Programme Officer - Remote Sensing & GIS, Tech for Conservation

WWF-India is one of the largest organisations engaged in wildlife and nature conservation over the past 50 years. We invite applications from incumbents with inherent interest towards nature to be a part of our IGCMC team.

• Data acquisition and satellite image processing of remote sensing imagery.
  
• Data Capturing, digitization, image processing of satellite Imagery.
  
• Image rectification and classification.
  
• GIS map production and geo database design tasks for different projects with special focus on spatial analysis and mapping.
  
• Develop methodologies and proposals for data analysis and modelling to support decision-making, particularly for wildlife and forest conservation.
  
• Land use land cover change detection, various indices, and producing scientific reports.
  
• Preparation and submission of final project database and report.
  
• Presentation and quality map development.
  
• Advanced geographic analysis using both spatial and attribute information.
  
• Contribution towards Mission LiFE & Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP).
  
• Design and create maps based on the needs of various GIS Projects.
  
• Preparation of monthly report based on the activities.
  
• Compilation of al GIS and Remote sensing data and project management.
  
• Knowledge of programming language (Python, RProgramming), ERDAS Imagine, Acr GIS pro dna other conservation related applications.
  
• Any other official tasks as and when assigned by reporting manager.
  

Requirements

• Masters degree from a recognized institute preferably in Environmental Science and knowledge of Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques.
  
• Good oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Computer applications.
  
• 0-3 years of working experience in the relevant field.
  
• Special Expertise in Arc GIS Pro and other ESRI Products, Erdas Imagine, Google Earth Engine, Python, R Programming, other related applications.