GIS Associate

This is a 9-month contractual position for a GIS Professional to join our GIS team. Candidates with at least one year of relevant work experience are preferred, but fresh GIS graduates are also encouraged to apply. The role involves managing spatial datasets, integrating field-verified data, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of geospatial information.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management:
Organize, store, and maintain geospatial datasets following internal data management protocols. Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of both spatial and tabular data. Update existing datasets based on verified field data and other authoritative sources.

Ground Truthing Integration:
Receive, review, and interpret field-verified (ground truth) data. Correct geometries, attributes, and metadata according to field reports and GPS inputs. Document all edits and corrections to maintain transparency and an audit trail.

Quality Control & Assurance:
Conduct regular quality checks on datasets to verify completeness, projection accuracy, and logical consistency. Identify and resolve data conflicts or anomalies in collaboration with field and GIS teams.

Support & Collaboration:
Work closely with field teams to clarify and verify submitted corrections. Provide GIS support to other departments or projects as needed, including map production, data exports, and basic spatial analysis. Assist in preparing documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials related to GIS data handling.

Technical Tools & Environment:
Utilize GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or other relevant platforms. Handle GPS data formats and mobile data collection tools like Collector and Survey123. Work with spatial databases including PostgreSQL/PostGIS and ArcSDE.

Reporting:
Maintain detailed records of dataset updates and correction logs. Generate periodic reports on data quality status, outstanding corrections, and overall dataset completeness.

Required Qualifications
- Graduation in GIS or a related field
- Proficiency in QGIS and/or ArcGIS software

Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in GIS or a closely related discipline
- At least one year of professional experience in GIS data management and analysis

Location
This position is based in Karachi, specifically at Bahria Complex 1, Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career GIS professionals to develop practical skills in a dynamic environment, working with cutting-edge geospatial technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.