AGROMAP NBS IVORY COAST

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A GIS AND REMOTE SENSING PROJECT MANAGER

Categories: Earth Sciences, Geomatics, Geography, Cartography

Information on the general framework of the position

AGROMAP NBS is a subsidiary of AGROMAP HOLDING, headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It designs and implements sustainability projects through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). These projects have a positive socioeconomic impact on smallholder farmers and their communities by helping to improve their resilience to the effects of climate change. AGROMAP NBS is strongly committed to developing forest carbon credit projects. As part of its expansion, AGROMAP NBS is recruiting a GIS and Remote Sensing Project Manager based in Daloa.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Director, the GIS and Remote Sensing Project Manager will be primarily responsible for:

Geospatial Data Collection and Management geospatial data

• Ensure the collection of geospatial data from various sources (GPS, satellite imagery, field surveys) 
• Remote piloting of drones for aerial image acquisition;
• Participate in the development, updating and management of project geographic databases;
• Process and analyze geographic data with GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS);
• Ensure the quality, integrity and storage of collected geospatial data.

Site mapping design

• Create thematic maps and virtual representations from geospatial data;
• Participate in the design and updating of interactive maps and mapping applications;
• Photogrammetric analysis for the production of Orthophotos from aerial images acquired by drone;
• Drafting of technical reports.

Tool development and training

• Create customized GIS tools (dashboards for plot monitoring) ;
• Train technicians and producers in the basic use of geospatial tools;
• Monitor technology and innovation;
• Run training sessions on GIS and GPS collection for agricultural cooperatives.

Profile required

• Education: BAC+ 5 in geomatics or remote sensing, geography or similar field;
• 3 years' successful experience in a similar position, preferably in the environmental or agricultural sector;
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize work.

Skills & attitudes

• Rigor and precision in work;
• Ability to manage and analyze geographic databases;
• In-depth knowledge of QGIS or ArcGIS, R/RStudio and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
• Autonomous and organized, open-minded;
• Thoroughness and critical thinking will be appreciated and necessary;
• Knowledge of satellite sensors (Landsat, Sentinel, Planet, etc.) and remote piloting of drones;
• Programming skills (Python, R for spatial analysis).

Conditions and benefits

• Position based in Daloa, with frequent travel to project areas;
• A 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent contract;
• Start-up as soon as possible.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are asked to send the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae + contacts and e-mail addresses of three references;
• Cover letter stating your salary expectations;
• Copies of diplomas obtained in relation to the profile sought.

Send your application to the following email address: recrutements@agro-map.com, specifying the job title“GIS AND REMOTE SENSING SPECIALIST” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. Application deadline: November 15, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.