JOB DESCRIPTION
GIS Expert (One Vacancy)
Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation, Nagpur, Maharashtra
1. POSITION VACANT: GIS Expert (One Vacancy), Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation, Nagpur, Maharashtra
2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:
Government of India (GOI) initiated Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF) as an independent organization under the Societies Registration Act, to facilitate civil society action in partnership with the Central and State Governments, for transforming livelihoods and lives of rural households, with an emphasis on women, particularly in the Central Indian Tribal Region.
BRLF is a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative and the Foundation is constituted as a partnership between Government on the one hand and private sector philanthropies, public and private sector undertakings (under Corporate Social Responsibility), on the other. Major functions of BRLF comprise the provision of financial grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to meet their human resource and institutional costs for up-scaling proven interventions, invest in institutional strengthening of smaller CSOs and capacity building of professional human resources working at the grassroots. The General Body and Executive Committee of BRLF are constituted by eminent individuals, as well as ex-officio representatives from private philanthropies, public and private sector organizations, financial institutions, State Governments and GOI.
For more details, please visit our website: www.brlf.in
ABOUT “High Impact Mega-Watershed Project”, Maharashtra
BRLF and Commissioner Office, MGNREGS, Nagpur, Govt. of Maharashtra signed an MoU on September 8, 2022 to implement a High Impact Mega Watershed Project in the 26 blocks of 5 districts of Maharashtra. The goal of the project is to double the income of at least 1,00,000 small and marginal households on a sustainable basis. This is a five-year project. The implementation strategy of this proposed project envisages that the selected CSOs will provide facilitation support to the Gram Panchayats and front line MGNREGA functionaries for participatory planning and provide onsite technical support for better implementation of the planned interventions.
For robust monitoring and evaluation, a State project Management Unit (SPMU) will be set up in Nagpur. The SPMU will have its dedicated staff and will work under the guidance and leadership of MGNREGA Commissioner, GoMH and BRLF.
3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
BRLF is looking for passionate and motivated professionals to join SPMU, Nagpur, Maharashtra. The GIS Expert shall be responsible for the following:
Key Job Responsibilities:
(1) Storing and Analysing the data from different sources means primary and secondary sources like ODK, toposheets, ground data (field surveys) and other open sources;
(2) Create effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements;
(3) Basic knowledge of digitisation, Geoprocessing tools etc.;
(4) Provide support in developing and managing GIS applications based on growing and improving project demands;
(5) Oversee data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS. GIS experts should have Knowledge of any GIS software like ArcGIS/QGIS. Performing statistical and image analysis using ArcMap and QGIS;
(6) Work closely with MIS experts to develop a strong Monitoring / Evaluation / and reporting system for the project;
(7) Support and participate in the designing and development of the geospatial database;
(8) Maintain up-to-date and accurate geospatial datasets & Staying up to date with the latest developments in the GIS field;
(9) Capacity building of the CSO team members on GIS mapping and other GIS-related tools;
(10) Report to the Team Leader monthly progress update and attendance and submit to the BRLF (monthly salary disbursement from BRLF).
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualification:
Applicants must have completed M. Tech/ M.E./ M. Sc. in Geographic Information Science or Technology/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geo Spatial Technology/ Geo-Informatics/ Geo Spatial science/ Surveying and Geo- Informatics, or BE/ B.Tech with PG Diploma in Geographic Information Science / Remote Sensing from recognized University/ Institute.
Experience:
(1) Minimum five years of experience in GIS mapping and GIS based watershed planning
(2) Advanced certificate course in GIS mapping will be preferred.
Essential Skills and Competencies:
(1) Excellent speaking, reading and writing skills in English and Marathi (Priority) and in Hindi (Preferred) are required;
(2) Ability to work in a multi-cultural/ multi-disciplinary team;
(3) Ability to multi-task and work well in such a team;
(4) Willing to travel.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
The remuneration package budgeted for the position is between INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 per month. Offers shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history, of the selected candidate.
6. NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One Vacancy
7. LOCATION(s): Nagpur
8. CONTRACT TYPE AND PERIOD:
This is a contractual engagement for a period of six months. The engagement may be renewed/ extended based on the performance and requirements of the organization.
9. REFERENCE: GISE-MH-BRLF
10. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612
11. APPLICATION PROCESS:
Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the link https://recruitment.samshrm.com/JOBS/BRLF, by or before July 22, 2023.
BRLF is an equal opportunity organization without discrimination by virtue of religious belief, social class, caste, special ability, or gender