GIS Analyst w/ Global Forest Watch (Washington D.C.)

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GIS ANALYST, FORESTS PROGRAM
Data Analysis & Technical Research  
​Washington, District of Columbia

Program Overview
Global Forest Watch (GFW) Pro is an interactive online forest monitoring and alert system designed to help commodity companies and financial institutions meet their sustainable sourcing commitments, to reduce deforestation, and to conserve forest landscapes. As part of the broader GFWinitiative, the Global Forest Watch Commodities and Finance (GFWCF) team places near real time data in the supply chain context to address the impacts of palm oil, soy, cattle, and cocoa production. GFWCF establishes partnerships with private sector companies, as well as certification bodies and multi-stakeholder initiatives to envision and implement a sustainable commodities future.  
Job Summary
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst to join the GFWCF team, under the Food, Forest and Water Program. As GIS Analyst, you will prepare spatial data and provide technical support for the GFW Pro platform and other GFW web applications. You will lead the delivery of GIS-related technical outputs for team strategy development and provide training to WRI colleagues and external partners in the use of GFW tools and resulting analysis.
Job Responsibilities
Data Management and GIS Technical Support (80% of time required)

• Acquire new datasets relevant to GFWCF, in the context of identified thematic and geographic research priorities
• Provide GIS technical support for GFW Pro users and WRI staff, including debugging and hands on training
• Process and manage GIS datasets for GFW Pro
• Develop protocols for confidential data sharing
• Manage GFW Pro data quality assurance, including running and comparing GIS analysis results
• Automate certain data cleaning and management processes
• Prepare map services for web mapping applications using ArcGIS server and ArcGIS online

 Outreach and Communication (10% of time required)

• Field and respond to GIS technical inquiries from GFW Pro and other private sector users
• Write technical publications to document spatial analysis methods 
• Prepare online and printed maps for GFWCF partners and communications materials
• Represent GFWCF and give presentations at relevant conferences
• Communicate about GFW Pro data and analytical content to non-technical audiences

 Research and Analysis (10% of time required)

• Analyze spatial data, including deriving spatial statistics, using geoprocessing tools.
• In collaboration with private sector engagement leads, perform analyses or develop models to support new indicators of sustainability
• Lead and coordinate geographic analysis and provide scientific support for GFWC
• Provide guidance and leadership to other GIS staff with respect to technical analysis

Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• One+ year of relevant, full-time work experience
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Environmental Science, Geography, Forest Ecology, or another related field
• Expertise in ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online
• Programming experience using Python, R, and/or other analysis tools
• Experience with both raster and vector-based GIS analysis, including large and complex datasets
• Experience managing geodatabases, especially ArcSDE
• Strong communication skills, including presentation experience, and working within teams
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to work independently and manage own time.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects while meeting tight deadlines
• Creative problem-solver who likes to be challenged

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience publishing web map services
• Experience with Carto, Mapbox, and Google Earth
• Experience with cloud computing, including Amazon Web Services  
• Knowledge of agricultural supply chains  
• Experience working with diverse audiences, including international staff and non-native English speakers

 How to Apply
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.