CENN is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Project Assistant/GIS Specialist. 

Vacancy Reference #: CENN/GIS/GEO/170807
Post(s) Title: Project Assistant / GIS Specialist
Duty station: Tbilisi, Georgia
Duration: September 1, 2017- September 1, 2018 (with continuation option)
Full staff: 8 hours a day 
Working hours: 9:00-18:00, 5 days a week 

Job Description: 

CENN - Caucasus Environmental NGO Network, a non-governmental, non-profit organization, is looking for Project Assistant / GIS Support, who will work in collaboration with the entire CENN team and will report to the CENN Executive Director and Project Manager.

Specific responsibilities include: 

** Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.
** Conduct Research to locate and obtain existing databases.
** Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
** Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
** Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
** Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
** Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.
** Prepare metadata and other documentation.
** Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, color printer, and video camera.
** Assistance in all project related issues, including the following: planning, implementation, field trips, communication, logistics and administration, etc.;
** Assistance in planning and organization of seminars, trainings, workshops and roundtables; 

Necessary Qualifications: 

** Post-secondary studies in Natural Sciences (Geography, Geology, Geodesy, Biology, Ecology and other related disciplines, should the selection committee deem it appropriate)
** Minimum of one year experience in GIS 
** Well-developed organizational skills 
** Fluency in written and spoken English, Russian and Georgian
** Good oral and written communication skills
** Ability to handle & prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
** Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
** Ability to prioritize work and work under pressure
** Ability to interact with various publics in a professional manner
** Thorough knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and graphs as well as knowledge of computer networking and the Internet
** Personal characteristics – the incumbent will be active, open-minded, patient, diplomatic, able to listen to others’ opinions and show respect towards colleagues, friendly, flexible, have a sense of responsibility and an ability to work independently
** Good knowledge of ArcGIS. Those, who are additionally skilled in other GIS applications, will be prioritized
** Information Gathering - knowing how to find information and identify essential information, and validate the information
** Information Ordering - the ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order.

Interested and qualified candidates please send a resume (CV) and Cover Letter in English, proving your abilities in this position no later than 18:00, August 18, 2017 to the following e-mail: vacancy@cenn.org

Note: 

All applications must include the Vacancy Reference # of the position for which you are applying.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.