Remote Sensing & Gis analyst
Job Description
Job Title: Remote Sensing & GIS Analyst
Experience: 4+ Years
Location: [PANMP]
Department: Geospatial / GIS / Environmental / Planning
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Remote Sensing & GIS Analyst with 4+ years of experience to support geospatial data analysis, satellite image processing, spatial modeling, and mapping projects. The candidate will work with satellite imagery, GIS datasets, and geospatial tools to generate insights for environmental monitoring, urban planning, infrastructure, agriculture, and resource management.
Key Responsibilities
Process and analyze satellite imagery and remote sensing datasets.
Perform image classification, change detection, and spatial analysis.
Create and maintain GIS databases and spatial datasets.
Develop maps, dashboards, and geospatial visualizations.
Conduct land use / land cover (LULC) mapping and analysis.
Use DEM, LiDAR, and multispectral data for terrain and environmental analysis.
Automate geospatial workflows using Python / GIS scripting.
Support environmental impact assessments and spatial planning projects.
Integrate GIS with GPS field data and survey data.
Ensure data accuracy, quality control, and documentation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
Geoinformatics
Remote Sensing & GIS
Geography
Geomatics Engineering
Environmental Science
Earth Science or related field
Required Skills
GIS & Remote Sensing Software
ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro
QGIS
ERDAS Imagine
ENVI
Google Earth Engine
Technical Skills
Satellite image processing
Image classification (supervised / unsupervised)
Change detection analysis
Spatial analysis & geoprocessing
Raster & vector data management
Cartography & map design
Geospatial data modeling
Programming / Automation
Python for geospatial scripting
Knowledge of GDAL, Rasterio, or Geopandas
SQL for spatial databases
Data Sources Knowledge
Landsat Program imagery
Sentinel Program data
DEM datasets (SRTM, ASTER)
Preferred Skills
Experience with web GIS platforms
Knowledge of machine learning for geospatial analysis
Familiarity with drone/UAV data processing
Experience with PostGIS spatial databases
Dashboard development using GIS web tools
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage multiple geospatial projects
Good documentation and reporting skills
Team collaboration and communication
Deliverables / Outputs
Thematic maps
Spatial datasets and reports
Remote sensing analysis outputs
GIS dashboards and geospatial visualizations