[Geowanking] GIS Aid Jobs

[Sophia Parafina]

This was one of my previous lives, about 18 years ago.  In fact, 
piddling around with Idrisi in the late 80's during project down time 
(no gas, holed up in project housing, coup going on outside) was what 
started my interest in GIS. 

My suggestion is to get a technical position at NGO such as the 
Conservation International, Nature Conservancy, etc.  Or possibly 
GeekCorps (geekcorps.org)  There are private firms that specialize in 
development work such as Chemonics and Associates in Rural Development 
(ARD) that would have need for geospatial skills.  Another alternative 
is to take a few classes in development studies (pick your region of 
interest) at a local university and try to get hooked into the 
development community.  Other things are language skills are must and 
foreign travel is a plus but not as much as you would hope.  Best of luck!

sophia

Richard Verkuylen wrote:
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> Hi,
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> I am quite new to the spatial field and a colleague of mine suggested 
> I post my query on your forum, and I was wondering if anyone was able 
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> I am interested, and have been for a while, working for an aid company 
> who specialise in GIS, or utilise a GIS to assist in their development 
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> I have completed a Environmental Degree majoring in GIS and have 6 
> months work experience in the spatial field and was looking for a path 
> into the development side of things.
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> So my query is this -- Is anyone able to give me an idea of the amount 
> of experience required before I am realistically able to apply for 
> these sort of jobs, where to find these jobs and what other 
> experience/courses may help to get these jobs.
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> I have travelled to a variety of developing nations and am aware of 
> the conditions that I may possibly work in.
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> If anyone is able to give some advise it would be much appreciated.
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> Cheers,
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> Richard
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