Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Monitoring Intern
Overview
AWF Rwanda is expanding its geospatial capabilities with the simultaneous deployment of five online decision-support platforms in FY2027, incorporating mobile field data collection, AI-based data analysis, eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring, and remote sensing. The GIS & Monitoring Intern bridges platform functionality and practical field application across the Volcanoes National Park (VNP) landscape.
Responsibilities
- support the deployment, configuration, and day-to-day management of AWF Rwanda's five GIS-based monitoring platforms
- collect, process, clean, validate, and analyze spatial and non-spatial datasets from field teams, partners, and remote sensing sources
- assist in designing monitoring protocols for wildlife, habitat, and human-wildlife conflict across the VNP landscape
- support eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring field campaigns including logistics coordination and sample data entry
- orient field staff and community monitors on the use of GIS and monitoring platforms
- and document workflows, user guides, and standard operating procedures
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a related field with a GIS or remote sensing component, demonstrated proficiency in GIS software (QGIS and/or ArcGIS), and familiarity with mobile data collection tools like KoboToolbox.
Preferred: remote sensing experience, Python/R proficiency, and ArcGIS Online familiarity.
Deadline 20 July 2026.