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Geographic Information System Specialist
Dorsch Global
Jeddah, KSA
Full Time
Entry
Onsite
1 months ago
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Geospatial Data ManagementCartographic DesignSpatial AnalysisPythonSQL
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About the Role
Dorsch Global seeks a GIS Specialist to collect, process, and manage geospatial data for planning and infrastructure projects in Jeddah. The role involves creating digital maps, performing spatial analyses, and maintaining GIS databases.
Key Skills for This Role
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Geospatial Data ManagementCartographic DesignSpatial AnalysisPythonSQL
Responsibilities
- Collect, process, and manage geospatial data to support planning, engineering, and infrastructure projects
- Create, update, and analyze digital maps and spatial datasets
- Perform spatial analyses and generate clear visualizations, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
- Maintain GIS databases and metadata, ensuring data quality and integrity
- Integrate GIS outputs with other project systems and documentation
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams
- Respond to data and mapping requests
- Contribute to the development of GIS standards, tools, and workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including leading GIS software and tools
- Experience working with geospatial data and maps, including data capture, editing, analysis, and cartographic design
- Solid analytical skills and data management capabilities
- Familiarity with spatial databases, coordinate systems, and basic scripting or automation (e.g., Python, SQL) is an advantage
- Ability to interpret technical project requirements and translate them into effective GIS solutions
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving mindset, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
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Company Description
- Dorsch Global is a worldwide network of planning and consulting companies with around 7,500 employees in more than 60 countries.
- The company manages approximately 12,000 customer projects across all life cycles, from planning through implementation.
- As a subsidiary of RSBG SE, a shareholding company of the RAG Stiftung, Dorsch Global contributes to long term, purpose driven missions.
Role Description
- Collect, process, and manage geospatial data to support planning, engineering, and infrastructure projects.
- Create, update, and analyze digital maps and spatial datasets.
- Perform spatial analyses and generate clear visualizations, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain GIS databases and metadata, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Integrate GIS outputs with other project systems and documentation.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Respond to data and mapping requests.
- Contribute to the development of GIS standards, tools, and workflows within Dorsch Global.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including use of leading GIS software and tools.
- Experience working with geospatial data and maps, including data capture, editing, analysis, and cartographic design.
- Solid analytical skills and data management capabilities, including organizing, validating, and maintaining spatial and non spatial datasets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Familiarity with spatial databases, coordinate systems, and basic scripting or automation (e.g., Python, SQL) is an advantage.
- Ability to interpret technical project requirements and translate them into effective GIS solutions and map products.
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving mindset, and ability to prioritize tasks in a project driven environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams on site in Jeddah.
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