Internship (Magang) Opportunity at The Nature Conservancy Indonesia Program: GIS Interns

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.orq or follow @nature_press on Twitter.


In Indonesia, TNC is affiliated with Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), with a mission to inherit sustainable natural environment for future generations by preserving lands and water terein in which all lives depends on, through management of protected reserved area, vital species habitat conservation and local communities empowerment.

We currently an opening for Intern (Tenaga Magang):

GIS INTERNS (2 person) – for Jakarta Office & Samarinda Office with duration: 6 months

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Interns assists in gathering, processing, and distributing routine GIS data and information. As directed, the Interns will generate, collate, organize, maintain and archive GIS data. S/he will help serve as a technical resource for several projects under Indonesia Terrestrial Program (ITP) and help provide ITP’s staff members with relevant GIS data needed to make informed decisions, build capacity, and help implement conservation planning throughout ITP. Work duties are performed under direct supervision of ITP – Spatial Planner & GIS Coordinator.

In general, the GIS Interns will:

• Generate GIS digital data, thematic maps, map layouts and other spatial products.
• Collate and encode spatial data to facilitate data archiving, retrieval and processing.
• Load and update GIS in existing databases using appropriate software.  Secure data with appropriate backup procedures.
• Develop maps and related data for inclusion in reports and publications. 
• Assist in providing GIS technical input to planning, project development, report writing, and related activities.
• Assist natural resource and related data research (spatial as well as non-spatial) and queries as directed, including collecting data for logging/timber concessions, plantations (oil palm) and other spatial data needed from various data sources.
• With technical assistance from TNC spatial team to perform various GIS tasks, such as overlays and conversion of coverage, data format and projection conversion, GPS data collection/post-processing/projection, data reconciliation, etc., and to perform remote-sensing manipulations, such as geo-referencing, image calibration, image processing and analysis, feature extraction, and produce land cover/land use maps.
• Spatial data and metadata maintenance

Qualifications:

• Fresh graduate degree in Geography other related geo - science (final-years outstanding student will be considered)
• Up to 2 years work experience in geospatial analysis and database development.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work cooperatively with internal and external partners.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficient in learning new software application
• Experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI and others GIS/RS software.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate technical workflows
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with remotely sensed data sources and concepts
• Able to work and coordinate in an international environment

Please send your CV and application letter to recruitment.indo@tnc.org, not later than November 13, 2018. Please insert the position title you are interested to apply on the subject line. Visit www.nature.or.id to learn more about The Nature Conservancy Indonesia Program.