Ripple Africa
Job Vacancies
Ripple Africa invites applications from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience stated below and have relevant experience to fill the following vacant positions:
POSITION: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) TECHNICAL EXPERT
DUTIES :
A summary of the main duties is listed below but further tasks will be included as required by the organisation and management team
- GIS Analysis and Modelling, performing limited remote sensing analysis
- Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control checks on project GIS results
- Collecting, cleaning, and organising GIS datasets
- Project Support including training, field work, attending meetings and generating maps and written materials as required
- Research and Technical Support (remote and in-person)
- Communication and Engagement with internal project teams, UK team, counterparts, consultants and beneficiaries as required
- Complying with operating procedures, licence conditions and working in accordance with Ripple Africa Malawi Employee Handbook
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (ideally five years):
- Certificate in Geo Mapping or Geo Spatial fields, e.g. Quantum GIS (QGIS)
- Use of R Programming language, Google Earth Pro and Google Earth Engine
- GIS tasks – including data analysis, digitising, map creation, modelling, remote sensing analysis and providing results-based solutions
- Information Technology (IT) expertise in use of Microsoft Office tools, Outlook, Cloud-based storage, and file sharing
SALARY: Competitive, based on experience
APPLICATION TO INCLUDE:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV and Certified copies of necessary and relevant qualifications
- At least two reliable referees (one being your most current employer)
Submit your application to: ngwiraforce@rippleafrica.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th June 2025
ABOUT RIPPLE AFRICA:
Ripple Africa is an international NGO established in the UK in 2003 and introduced to Malawi the same year, empowering local communities to achieve a sustainable future. We are working in the areas of Education, Health, Agriculture and Environment, running numerous projects across six districts.