Would you like to be part of improving the livelihoods of more than 2 million households and capturing more than 80 million tons of CO2 in the process? We are seeking a passionate and motivated volunteer to join us in making positive impacts on communities and the environment!
The Organisation
Global EverGreening Alliance (GEA) is a membership-based organisation that develops long-term solutions to restore degrated lands and improve livelihoods on a globally significant scale. We bring together some of the world's most capable development and environmental NGOs, research, and scientific organisations to support and facilitate massive-scale environmental restoration and sustainable agricultural projects. Together we build on our shared vision of resilient landscapes and agricultural systems, a safe climate and better livelihoods for rural communities. We are currently implementing Africa's largest ever community-led land restoration project: Restore Africa.
The Opportunity
The Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team is seeking an enthusiastic GIS volunteer t support GIS tasks pertaining to baseline surveys in Eastern Uganda. This role provides a unique opportunity for students or early-career professionals to gain experience in GIA applications for carbon and reforestation projects.
Location: remote or in office in Burwood East
Duration: Availability for at least three months is preferred
Benefits to the Volunteer
- Hands-on experience with GIS applications in a real-world reforestation and carbon monitoring project.
- Exposure to an online GIS system and mobile mapping solutions.
Competencies and Skills Required
- GIS university student with an undergratuate in GIS and/or pursuing a Master's degree in GIS/
- Knowledge and experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Familiarity with QGIS and ArcGIS Field Maps (preferred but not mandatory).
How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity you must have the right to work in Australia. Please provide your resume and a cover letter clearly detailing your interest and sustainability for this opportunity. Kindly include in your cover letter your familiarity with GIS systems. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please submit as soon as possible. Please note, we will only contact those who are shortlisted.
If you have any questions, please contact hr@evergreening.org or aneeta.nathan@evergreening.org using the subject line: Volunteer - RMEL Support.
The Global EverGreening Alliance has zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying. All staff, including volunteers, are required to sign an acknowledgement and adhere strictly to the organisation’s child protection, safeguarding and other policies. In addition, the successful applicant will need to provide a recent Australian Police Record Check and a current Working with Children Check card.