Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Ligingi Community Learning Centre, www.ligingi.com
The LCLC is the organisational hub at the heart of Ligingi village's journey to create self-directed, positive pathways of transformation. It was founded by the Ligingi community in May 2011 to facilitate community education, learning and positive action for change. The LCLC is managed by the Ligingi Management Committee and supported by an international team of volunteers based in the city of Melbourne, Australia.The vision of the LCLC is of a self-sustaining, vibrant, globally-interconnected Ligingi village community by 2040. The mission is to empower the women, men and children of Ligingi village to pursue their own creative pathways of change and sustainability though collective learning for improved quality of life.
We are looking for a GIS volunteer to develop a map of Ligingi village using a GPS. The GIS Intern will plan, train and supervise the collection of geospatial information on the village. S/he will have the ability to collect interpret and visualize data in ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in form of maps, reports, and charts. S/he will be knowledgeable about the Geographic approach and its application in mapping.
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How to apply:
Please send a letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume to: Kasi Reynolds, People & Culture Manager, LCLC Australia, email: kasi.reynolds@ligingi.com and copy to dennis.obel@ligingi.com , by 14 March 2012, COB.
Interviews will be conducted on Friday 16 March around Makerere University. Due to limited resources, the LCLC will not be able to interview upcountry candidates who are not able to make it to Kampala.
The LCLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and would like to work with people of varying backgrounds. Women and marginalised tribal groups are particularly encouraged to apply.