GIS and Environmental Specialist

Organization for Research and Community Development (ORCD) is a national Afghan NGO registered in 2011. It has delivered more than 119 projects worth over USD 69 million across 31 provinces in health, nutrition, WASH, food security, agriculture, livelihoods, protection, and climate resilience. ORCD employs around 1,800 staff, at least 30% of them women, and is an implementing partner for nine UN agencies.

We are inviting CVs for the position of GIS and Environmental Specialist for an integrated livelihoods, forestry, and rangeland management program across Badakhshan and Kunar. The role will produce the spatial evidence base that guides site selection, intervention design, and progress verification. The specialist will carry out GPS-tagged mapping of intervention sites, prepare spatial layers for forestry, rangeland, and livelihood activities, and conduct environmental screening to flag risks and safeguard requirements. The role will support rapid ecological assessment, degradation mapping, and the production of clear maps and figures for technical packages and reports. The specialist will work closely with the field team to ground-truth data and to maintain a verifiable geographic record of all activities. Accuracy, strong data management, and the ability to turn field data into decision-ready products will be central to this position.

Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in GIS, environmental science, or a related discipline. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in GIS mapping and environmental assessment is required. Applicants must show practical experience in spatial analysis, environmental screening, and site selection. Proficiency with standard GIS software, GPS data collection, and the production of maps and spatial datasets is expected. Experience supporting field teams in remote and difficult terrain is an advantage. Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required, and proficiency in oral and written English is required. Candidates should be precise, well organized, and able to deliver reliable spatial products on short timelines while maintaining clear documentation suitable for technical review and verification.

We require multiple CVs for this position. Only candidates who meet more than 95% of the stated requirements should apply through this link: https://forms.gle/pq7DXu1W3p9q844N6

Your CV must contain all of the following:

• Full name
• Physical address
• Email address
• Education
• Experience (month and year, and a job description for every position)
• Languages
• References (at least two)

Use this template for your CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16xM-b1PeKOD6N5j4yVy9M70RHp_OpNHR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110577270346576244457&rtpof=true&sd=true  In the recognition of their efforts, applicants sending their CV in this format might be prioritized if they meet the qualifications.