The Wildlife Conservation Society is an international NGO headquartered at Bronx Zoo in New York City working to save wildlife and wild lands and to meet global challenges in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and the worldโs oceans. The Africa Program is the largest of WCSโs field programs, with approximately 1,100 staff in 12 country programs focused across four major regions (Central Africa, Sudano-Sahel, East and Southern Africa, and Madagascar and Western Indian Ocean).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer
Location: Yankari, Bauchi State
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 13 Months (renewable depending on availability of funds)
Key Responsibilities
Data Collection & Management:
- Support ranger and community biomonitoring teams in collecting accurate GPS data during patrols and social/ecological surveys.
- Manage spatial databases and ensure proper storage, validation, and integration of field data.
- Maintain and update GIS layers for species distribution, patrol coverage, habitat monitoring, and threat mapping.
Mapping & Analysis:
- Produce maps and spatial analyses to support law enforcement, biomonitoring, community conservation, and conservation planning.
- Conduct spatial analysis of patrol data, wildlife observations, and threats using GIS software.
- Support ground-truthing of remote sensing data and integrate findings into conservation strategies.
Technical Support & Capacity Building:
- Train rangers and field staff in GPS use, data collection, and basic GIS applications.
- Provide technical support for SMART-based patrol monitoring and reporting systems.
- Assist in developing spatial tools and dashboards for monitoring and reporting.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Contribute to preparation of spatial data inputs for donor reports, technical briefs, and presentations.
- Document GIS processes, methodologies, and lessons learned for internal knowledge sharing.
- Ensure timely submission of maps and spatial data products to programme leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelorโs Degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or a related field (Masterโs degree is an advantage).
- Minimum of 3 yearsโ experience in GIS and spatial data management, preferably in conservation or natural resource management. Experience and a good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and GPS tools.
- Experience with SMART or similar conservation monitoring systems (desirable).
- Familiarity with remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical skills in GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
- Ability to train and mentor field staff in GIS and GPS use.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in remote and challenging environments.
- Team-orientated, with the ability to collaborate across technical and field teams.
Additional Requirements:
- Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel regularly to other field sites when required.
- Demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation and community engagement.
Why Join Us?
- Leverage on global team expertise
- Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your ideas and everyone’s input are valued.
- Exceptional opportunity to make significant contributions to the protection of biodiversity conservation
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.
- Competitive benefits and compensation.
- Opportunity to work up close to nature and the wild.
Application Closing Date
26th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application (Cover letter and Resume as one PDF document) with their matched skill set and experience to: nigeriajobs@wcs.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.ย
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment.
