🌍 Volunteer Opportunity: GIS Supervisor – Eco Iraq Platform
About Eco Iraq:
Eco Iraq is a volunteer-driven initiative working to build a national environmental platform. Our goal is to centralize environmental data, projects, and research from across Iraq to support decision-making, advocacy, and community awareness.
Position Title:
GIS Supervisor (Volunteer)
Part-time | Remote or Hybrid | Flexible schedule
Role Overview:
As the GIS Supervisor, you will lead and mentor the GIS volunteer team in developing spatial data products for the Eco Iraq platform. Your expertise will guide the creation of interactive maps and spatial analysis tools that highlight key environmental challenges and solutions across Iraq.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all GIS activities within the Eco Iraq project.
Supervise and mentor a team of GIS volunteers and interns.
Review, validate, and approve spatial data and map outputs before publication.
Provide technical guidance on GIS tools, software, and data management best practices.
Coordinate with the Eco Iraq web development team to integrate GIS content into the online platform.
Develop standards and workflows for GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization.
Support strategic planning on how GIS can enhance environmental reporting and storytelling.
Participate in regular project meetings and provide progress updates.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.).
Experience leading teams or supervising GIS projects is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of spatial analysis, cartography, and GIS data management.
Experience with environmental datasets in Iraq or the MENA region is a plus.
Familiarity with web mapping tools (Leaflet, Mapbox, ArcGIS Online) is a bonus.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Commitment to volunteer work and environmental advocacy.
Benefits of Volunteering as a GIS Supervisor:
✅ Leadership experience in a national environmental project.
✅ Opportunity to make a real impact on Iraq’s environmental awareness and decision-making.
✅ Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (researchers, developers, environmentalists).
✅ Receive a formal volunteer certificate and a leadership recommendation letter upon request.
✅ Build your professional network in the environmental and GIS sectors.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about GIS, leadership, and the environment, we would love to work with you.
👉 To apply, please send your CV to:
📧ecoiraqngo@gmail.com
Let’s map Iraq’s environmental future – together. 🌱🗺️