KOMAZA GPS Mapping Intern in Kilifi Kenya
Founded in 2006, KOMAZA is a social enterprise creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers living in Africa’s semi-arid regions.
Working through a network of field staff, we partner with rural families and help them plant and maintain small-scale, income-generating tree farms.
KOMAZA is looking for an intern / volunteer in the period June / July 2013
GPS Mapping Summer Internship
Wanted: A current student or recent graduate with GIS skills who can assist in conducting a mapping exercise to support the operations of a young, international social business working in the agroforestry field.
Location: Kilifi County, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: NA
Application Deadline: Open
Start Date: Flexible, but June or July 2013
The Role
KOMAZA seeks a GPS Mapping Summer Intern who will help execute a mapping exercise with farmers in Ganze district.
The intern will have a chance to meet farmers, visit field offices, work with the Kenyan Rural Roads Authority, and upload mapping data to Google maps.
The ideal candidate is a student in information technology with a strong interest in community development.
The ability to deal flexibly with harsh field conditions and be dependable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and professional will enable you to have success in this role.
Although this internship is unpaid, we can provide on-site housing at a minimal rate and will cover all operational costs.
This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Komaza can offer recommendations upon successful completion of the internship.
Qualifications
Must be able to read GPS coordinates and use a GIS transponder
Swahili language skills are a must and Giriyama is desirable
License and ability to drive a piki piki
Must have a mobile phone
Applications: You can fill the registration of interest form at www.kenyaxperience.org or send resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org
Please indicate Komaza GPS Mapping Intern in subject line for expedited processing.
Accommodation: KOMAZA provides on-site housing in Kilifi for about 70 euro per month.
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