GIS Database Officer at Wildlife Conservation Society

To lead the spatial data and database management components of GRKLP, including map production, SMART, GIS analysis, data management, partner support, and IT-related tasks, thereby supporting WCS conservation objectives and collaboration with key partners.

GIS and Mapping

• Maintain and regularly update the Greater Ruaha-Katavi Landscape map with new shapefiles and geospatial data.
• Support the GRKLP Ecologist and others to compile:
• Vulture activity and distribution maps.
• Reconnaissance survey maps and analyses.
• Law enforcement coverage, threats maps and other products.
• Other products linked to species or ecological monitoring.
• Maintain and update maps based on aviation-related data inputs; support the WCS aviation team in map production as required.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual spatial reports, maps, tables, and data extracts to support WCS internal use/reporting.
• Work with WCS New York GIS Department to maintain an annual update of natural habitat conversion associated with wildlife corridors (including updating a 2019–25 story maps tool), using remote sensing and satellite imagery.
• Convert vector to raster data as needed, including interpolations to produce heat maps for species and threats at a site or landscape-level.

Database Management

• Maintain the GRKLP GIS & aviation database.
• Support WCS ecological and species work in maintaining spatial datasets and databases (for lions, wild dogs and vultures for example).

SMART / Other Software Support

• Support SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) basic and advanced capacity oversight and troubleshooting with partners.
• Assist the Assistant Program Director and Protection Officer in facilitating effective SMART use by TAWA field / zonal / HQ staff as well as other partners using SMART (e.g., Village Game Scouts in wildlife corridors).
• Support the management and maintenance of the WCS and TAWA SMART server.
• Support WCS work in WCS-TAWA CMP sites as needed.
• Support the use of Earth Ranger (or any other software approach) in support of the management of geospatial data.

IT and Systems Support

• Assist in managing the RKLP server and maintaining overall IT infrastructure, including:
• Network management and troubleshooting.
• Printer and peripheral device management.
• Configuration and maintenance of laptops and associated software.
• Use of Cyberark to support staff in accessing & downloading programs.
• Maintain office FortiGate network.
• Act as RKLP liaison for TTCL internet services management.

• Cover letter and CV only
• Applications should be sent via email to: WCS Tanzania, addressed to the Country Director at wcshrtanzania@wcs.org
• Subject: “Application for GIS Database Officer Position”
• Applications should be submitted by: January 19th, 2026, 5:00 PM EAT
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: WCS does not receive money in exchange for employment. Should you be asked for money in exchange for an interview opportunity or a job, please contact the police immediately. All WCS job applications will be received through wcshrtanzania@wcs.org and not otherwise.