Gis Officer- Forest & Coastal Programme (Selangor)

Responsibility of Position: As the GIS Officer for the Forest & Coastal Programme at GEC, your responsibilities will include: Providing technical support on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and tools for forest and coastal management projects; Implementing GIS-based projects on community-based management of forests, wetlands and agroforestry in Malaysia, including conservation, rehabilitation, hydrology management, fire prevention and control, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, agroforestry, and other relevant areas; Developing spatial analysis and mapping products to support project planning, monitoring, and evaluation; Collaborating with project teams to integrate GIS into project activities and decision-making processes; Managing and maintaining GIS databases, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security; Conducting spatial analysis, modeling, and visualization to support project objectives; Supporting capacity building and knowledge sharing on GIS tools and applications within project teams and partner organisations; Assisting in the development of spatial data infrastructure and standards for project implementation; Contributing to the development and implementation of awareness and education programs related to GIS and spatial data for stakeholders, including school students, local communities, and other relevant groups; and Representing GEC at local and national meetings, conferences, and seminars related to GIS and spatial data management.
Job Requirements: Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision; A degree in geographic information system technology.
geography, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field; Minimum 3-6 years of relevant working experience involving GIS analysis and application in community development or natural resource management projects.
Proficiency in GIS software such as Esri Malaysia, ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in field conditions and adapt to irregular working hours as required.
Pleasant personality with good public relations capabilities.
Fluent in Malay and English.