Geographic Information System (GIS) Trainer

We’re looking for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Trainer  who can volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online and in-country) for a total of 8 months.

• To be considered for this role, you’ll need Bachelors degreee in Meteorology, Bachelor of Science in Geography, Computer Science or other relevant field
• You will be working alongside Meteorolgical officers to develop vulnerability mapping for early risk warning as well as mentoring to upskill officer's knowledge in GIS.
• Work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through strengthening impact-based forecasting using GIS, hazard mapping, and staff capacity building in the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services

About the Partner Organisation 

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services is a division under the Ministry of Enviroment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology that is responsible in ensuring effective and proper adminstration of Meteorolgical Services to support economic development and the national interest of Solomon Islands to deal with other Meteorological related matters. 

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.