Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer 
Base: Head Office, Quezon City 
Reports to: GIS Manager 
Works with:

• Internal: GIS project staff, WWF-Philippines support units, WWF-Philippines project staff, consultants 
• External: External clients and consultants, partner institutions, assisted communities and groups, LGUs of the different project sites, academe, research institutions, donors, and NGOs 

The main responsibility of the GIS Officer is to provide geospatial services specifically for the Blue Forest Project and other related technical assistance to WWF-Philippines project sites around the country and/or region.  

Specifically, the GIS Officer is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Assist projects in identifying geospatial requirements, recommending GIS solutions, technical applications, and necessary budget allocations. Specifically, support the Blue Carbon stock assessment by mapping mangroves and seagrasses, analyzing carbon storage, monitoring habitat changes, and developing spatial plans for conservation and restoration.
• Capture data in various formats using the Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, drone technology, digitizer or other means.
• Create, update and maintain the geodatabases of assigned WWF-Philippines projects using the organization’s mapping standards.
• Perform basic to advanced GIS manipulations, such as overlays and conversion of coverages, spatial analysis, thematic mapping, GPS collection/post-processing, and data reconciliation.
• Build qualitative and quantitative attribute data and/or formulas about the properties, entities, and phenomena relevant to the projects. 
• Generate and update the GIS metadata, which allows estimations to be made on the completeness, history, ownership, and reliability of the data and information derived.
• Design, produce, and print maps and other graphic products using the GIS and other computer software programs.
• Assist in the design of mapping algorithms, templates and spectral libraries for land use/land cover mapping, change detection, and other applications.
• Update, synchronize, and maintain the GIS files in the GIS data server.
• Maintain inventories and catalogues of the GIS files and attribute data.
• Submit monthly progress reports and closely coordinate GIS activities of the project with the managers, project staff, consultant, and partners.
• Conduct field work, site visitations, and other related mapping activities required by the field projects.
• Assist in the planning and conduct of training courses on GIS/GPS applications, if needed.
• Ensure the proper handling, maintenance, use and storage of GIS equipment in the HQ or field offices.
• Participate in work-related conferences, workshops and meetings.
• Establish and maintain professional cooperation, linkage and partnerships with government and other institutions whose intentions and programs of work are related to the above.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geodetic Engineering, natural resources, Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology or any related discipline and at least one (1) year of professional GIS experience in mapping, analysis, and data management.  
• Applicants must have a general technical knowledge of GIS and various methods for processing, manipulating and analyzing spatial data, especially with ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Knowledge of open-sourced GIS systems such as Quantum GIS, including database management systems, GIS programming, and online mapping systems, is strongly desired.  
• Experience in piloting drones and processing drone and satellite imagery is an advantage. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Willing to travel as needed, conduct field work, spend a long time outdoors with coastal and inland communities, partners, consultants, field workers, etc.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, WWF does not discriminate based on an applicant’s race, religion, sex, gender, or disability status. Submissions by mail will not be accepted to reduce the use of paper. Due to the high volume of applications, inquiries via phone cannot be accepted.

Interested applicants can email their CV with a cover letter to apply@wwf.org.ph with the subject line: Geographic Information Systems Officer [First name initial_Middle name initial_Full last name].