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To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and portfolio (if applicable) to emma.adikah@rainforestbuilder.com, with enoch.anning@rainforestbuilder.com copied (cc) by 8 December 2025. Please use the subject line: “RBGH GIS Officer Position”.


Applications on LinkedIn will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



About Rainforest Builder

Rainforest Builder is Africa’s leading forest restoration company, on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land to natural tropical forest. Our team combines top global scientists and foresters into one integrated company specialized in large-scale tropical forest restoration. We have well-established partnerships with many of the world’s largest companies to support them in meeting their decarbonization goals.


Our operations today focus on the restoration of Africa’s most degraded rainforest landscape, the Upper Guinean Forest, where we have two existing projects and a growing high-quality pipeline for further expansion. Each project is large-scale (100,000 hectares+) and long-term (71+ years), with additional measures taken to ensure permanence long after we are gone. We directly undertake all stages of each project’s lifecycle, including origination, carbon asset development, forestry operations, monitoring, and analytics. Working closely with communities, our 2,500-strong team therefore provides our partners with complete assurance on the quality and transparency of our operations.



Your Role

We are seeking a highly skilled GIS Officer with extensive expertise in GIS technologies, servers, APIs, databases, programming languages, data analysis, and forestry operations. The GIS Officer will play a critical role in managing spatial data, developing advanced GIS solutions, mentoring junior GIS staff, and supporting our forest restoration and carbon credit generation initiatives. The GIS Officer will be reporting to the Planning Manager.

 


Your Responsibilities

  1. GIS Data Management & Strategy: Oversee and maintain spatial databases, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and availability. Develop data management strategies and best practices for the organization.
  2. GIS Solutions Development & Innovation: Lead the development and implementation of advanced GIS solutions to support forest mapping, monitoring, and restoration planning. Drive innovation in GIS technology adoption.
  3. Server Management & Infrastructure: Manage and maintain GIS servers and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. Plan for infrastructure scaling and upgrades.
  4. API Integration & Systems Architecture: Design and implement API integration strategies to connect GIS data and services with other systems and platforms for seamless data exchange and analysis.
  5. Programming & Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and tools using programming languages (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript) to automate GIS processes and workflows. Lead technical development initiatives.
  6. Advanced Data Analysis: Perform complex spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data modelling to derive actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
  7. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and supervise junior GIS staff and drone pilot, ensuring technical excellence and professional development. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  8. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Planning Manager, forestry experts, scientists, and project managers, to align GIS initiatives with organizational goals and deliverables.
  9. Documentation, Reporting & Knowledge Management: Document GIS processes, methodologies, and results. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain knowledge management systems.
  10. Drone Operations Management: Plan, execute, and oversee drone flight operations. Process drone data to obtain actionable deliverables. Provide guidance on drone imagery analysis and integration.
  11. Quality Control Oversight: Generate random standard QC and photo QC points. Create field maps for QC crews. Monitor and ensure QC Forester compliance with quality control standards and objectives.
  12. Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term planning for GIS systems, data infrastructure, and technology roadmaps to support organizational growth and expansion.



Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven experience (4+ years) in GIS data management, analysis, and solutions development, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
  • Advanced proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, PostGIS), and GIS server technologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in data management and analytic software like PowerBI, Microsoft Office Suite, and data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, Survey 123, Field Map, CarryMap).
  • Strong programming expertise in any language such as Python, R, or JavaScript for GIS automation and advanced development.
  • Proven experience with API integration, web mapping technologies (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
  • Extensive experience with GPS technology, drone imagery analysis, and remote sensing applications for forest monitoring.
  • Experience with drone piloting is desirable (RPAS License not required).
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strategic problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
  • Passion for environmental conservation, sustainability, and leveraging technology for positive impact.



Why join Rainforest Builder

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in tropical forest restoration and climate change mitigation.
  • Work with a dynamic team of international experts in nature tech, forestry, and carbon markets.
  • Contribute to a mission-driven company committed to sustainable practices and innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.