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Title

Developer & GIS Database Coordinator

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Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (London & Greater) - UK
Town/City Kentish Town, North West London NW5 2JT
Salary Additional Information £34,350 per annum incl. London weighting, plus benefits.
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 15/08/2017
Company Name The Rainforest Foundation UK
Contact Name
Telephone 020 7485 0193
Website Further Details / Applications
The Rainforest Foundation UK logo
Directory Entry : The mission of the Rainforest Foundation UK is to support indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world's rainforest in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.
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Description

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) supports indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world's rainforest to:

  • Secure and control the natural resources necessary for their long-term wellbeing and to manage these resources in ways which do not harm their environment, violate their culture or compromise their future.
  • Develop means to protect their individual and collective rights and to obtain, shape and control basic services from the state.

As a member of RFUK’s Mapping Team, the Developer and GIS Database Coordinator will be responsible for leading the technical development of RFUK’s mapping and GIS-focused platforms and applications as well as its monitoring software systems, including the online Mapping For Rights website and RFUK’s real-time monitoring software.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience of using JavaScript, Python (or similar programming languages) to create web/desktop applications;
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases with spatial extensions (PostgreSQL + Postgis, CouchDB/MongoDB); &
  • Knowledge of HTTP servers, API’s, Version control systems, Geographic data servers (MapServer/GeoServer)

The post is based in the Rainforest Foundation’s north London office, with regular travel to the Congo Basin region.

Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification and information on how to apply.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date for Applications: 15th August 2017

Registered Charity No. 1138287 | Registered Company No. 7391285

RF UK is an equal opportunities employer and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

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