Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy 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.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and resources for indigenous people, strengthening leadership and resource management and helping communities value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation efforts and socio-economic development. Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development and sustainable food production, working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stand to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Cartographer shall primarily be responsible for developing, managing, and advancing GIS map products within Africa conservation programs. The role involves working closely with IT’s Cartography and Design team, Strategy and program Leads to support the establishment and implementation of a portfolio of cartographic products using but not limited to TNC’s cartography guidelines. Reporting to the GIS Coordinator and Analyst, Africa Region, the position will be based at any of the following TNC office locations: Cape Town, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labour employment requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Cartographer provides technical support to the Africa business unit and directs cartographic work aimed at creating a portfolio of maps based on the TNC cartography guidelines. This position supports the advancement of the cartography guidelines across Africa, creates maps and visualizations for high-profile projects, and supports individual teams in building a trusted conservation map brand. They develop cartographic design and production for Strategy and Program Leads working with individual contributors. They are the point of contact for Africa cartography support, including updating the Africa “Where We Work” map. The Cartographer works closely with the GIS Coordinator and Analyst in the Africa program as well as with IT’s Cartography and Design team to support consistent cartography, data standardization and the centralization of geospatial data into TNC’s Conservation GeoCloud.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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