GIS Technician - Accra, Ghana

About Earthworm 

With most of our staff operating directly on the ground where the issues are, we work with our members and partners to make value chains an engine of prosperity for communities and ecosystems. 

We see a world where forests are a boundless source of materials and a home for biodiversity; communities see their rights respected and have opportunities to develop; workers are seen as productive partners, and agriculture becomes the instrument to feed a hungry planet and keep our climate stable. 

Your role 

As a GIS Technician at Earthworm Foundation, you will contribute to impactful environmental work through the following responsibilities:

Deforestation Analysis 

• Validate and investigate deforestation events to uncover landscape-level trends, identify key drivers of deforestation, and support the development of strategic, informed responses. 
• Collaborate on grievance investigations by providing actionable, data-driven recommendations to address critical environmental challenges. 

GIS and Database Management 

• Perform geospatial analyses to support effective and data-informed decision-making processes. 
• Manage and improve databases that map supply chain networks, ensuring accuracy and usability. 
• Regularly update and integrate new supply chain data into existing systems to maintain dynamic, current, and comprehensive information. 

This role requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to advancing sustainability goals through innovative geospatial solutions. 

Your Profile

You bring strong technical skills in GIS software such as ArcGIS and QGIS, along with advanced Excel proficiency for data analysis and visualization. Your ability to interpret complex data and present it in clear, actionable ways demonstrates both your analytical mindset and attention to detail. With a background in environmental sciences and a commitment to continuous learning—whether through formal education, certifications, or self-directed growth—you are well-equipped to tackle real-world challenges with precision and creativity.

Highly organized and self-motivated, you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Your structured approach ensures efficient task management while maintaining flexibility in dynamic environments. Fluent in English, you value cross-cultural communication, with proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, French, Bahasa, or Portuguese as an asset. Driven by a passion for sustainability, you are ready to apply your skills to fostering responsible supply chains and creating lasting environmental impact.

Working Conditions

• Experience: 3+years
• Language(s): Fluent English (minimum level: B2)
• Employment: Open-ended
• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Start Date: ASAP   
•  Other: Citizenship or valid work permit 

Joining us 

If you are in search of having a meaningful impact, with a desire to innovate and act for the environment, this offer is for you! The team you would join is truly committed to and passionate about finding concrete solutions to improve relationship between People and Nature. 

To join this adventure, apply by emailing your Cover Letter and CV to: uk.recruitment@earthworm.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 10th January 2025 . Only selected candidates will be contacted. 

Good Luck!