Regional GIS Manager, Africa
Regional GIS Manager, Africa
- 1 Vacancy
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Employee type
Travail à Temps Plein , HybridPosition
Professionnel expérimenté
Offer Salary
Compétitif
For Freelance
Non
Application deadline
oct. 24, 2026
Job Description
Join Earthworm Foundation as our Regional GIS Manager, Africa, and play a key role in strengthening our geospatial capabilities across the region. We are looking for a strategic and analytical professional with substantial experience in GIS, remote sensing and geospatial data management.
Your Role
Your primary responsibilities as the Regional GIS Manager will be to:
• Lead and manage the regional GIS team: Provide strategic direction and effective line management for GIS staff across Earthworm Foundation's African offices, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional development. Collaborate with the Global GIS Lead and other Regional GIS Managers to align regional priorities with global objectives.
• Coordinate GIS support for field programmes: Oversee the delivery of GIS expertise for landscape programmes, participatory land-use planning initiatives and member-specific supply chain projects across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon. Ensure the effective use of geospatial analysis to support programme implementation and strategic decision-making
Your Profile
Are you an experienced GIS professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for using geospatial technology to advance environmental sustainability? Join Earthworm Foundation as our Regional GIS Manager, Africa, and play a key role in strengthening our geospatial capabilities across the region.
We are looking for a strategic and analytical professional with substantial experience in GIS, remote sensing and geospatial data management. You should have a strong understanding of land-use change, deforestation monitoring and geospatial applications in agricultural supply chains, particularly cocoa and palm oil.
You should have demonstrated experience in managing teams, coordinating complex projects and overseeing large geospatial databases. Strong technical expertise in GIS tools and spatial analysis, coupled with the ability to translate complex geospatial information into practical insights, will be essential.
We value professionals who demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and geographical locations. You should be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities and aligning technical deliverables with organisational objectives.
Workings Conditions
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geography, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science or a related field. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• Experience: 5 years minimum
• Language(s): English (C1)
• Employment: Full-time/Open-ended
• Location: Ghana, Côte D’Ivoire, Cameroon.
https://earthwormfoundation.my.site.com/recruitment/s/?jobid=a3PVj000000CYxBMAW&language=en_US
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Job Overview
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Location
Yaounde, Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Compétitif
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Qualification
Professionnel expérimenté
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Functional Area
Project Management
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Industry
Organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) , Administration -
Date Posted
il y a 1 semaine
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Apply Before
oct. 24, 2026
