GIS Specialist

Hudhud; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudhud is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to perform advanced GIS analysis, produce detailed reports, and mentor GIS Analysts. You will support the GIS team and provide strategic advice to drive geospatial initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in GIS, strong skills in data analysis, report generation, and mentoring, plus excellent communication. A Bachelor’s in Geography or related field is expected; familiarity with GIS data types and remote sensing is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in GIS analysis and team support.
• Strong background in GIS analysis, report generation, and mentoring.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with GIS data types and remote sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Advanced GIS Analysis: Apply a high degree of independent initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving to conduct advanced GIS analysis.
• Reporting: Produce high-level analysis and detailed reports, presenting findings to management.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Provide guidance and support to GIS Analysts, including mentoring and peer reviews.
• Team Support: Assist and support the Team Leader GIS in managing and executing GIS related tasks.
• Data Facilitation: Effectively facilitate the use of various types of GIS data, including remote sensing.
• Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver periodic reports on GIS activities and project progress to management.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate technological advances and promote the adoption of appropriate solutions among end-users.
• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic advice, promote future possibilities, and assist in directing GIS initiatives to benefit customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

GIS analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Remote sensing technologies

GIS data types

Job description

The Senior GIS Specialist will play a key role in performing advanced GIS analysis, producing detailed reports, and mentoring GIS Analysts. You will leverage your expertise to support the GIS team and provide strategic advice on GIS initiatives, helping to drive technological advancements and optimize the use of geospatial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced GIS Analysis: Apply a high degree of independent initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving to conduct advanced GIS analysis.
• Reporting: Produce high-level analysis and detailed reports, presenting findings to management.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Provide guidance and support to GIS Analysts, including mentoring and peer reviews.
• Team Support: Assist and support the Team Leader GIS in managing and executing GIS related tasks.
• Data Facilitation: Effectively facilitate the use of various types of GIS data, including remote sensing.
• Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver periodic reports on GIS activities and project progress to management.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate technological advances and promote the adoption of appropriate solutions among end-users.
• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic advice, promote future possibilities, and assist in directing GIS initiatives to benefit customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in GIS, with a proven track record of advanced analysis and problem-solving.
• Expertise: Strong background in GIS analysis, report generation, and mentoring.
• Skills: Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Technology: Familiarity with a range of GIS data types and remote sensing technologies.
• Supportive Role: Ability to assist team leadership and provide strategic advice on GIS projects.

Education and Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in GIS analysis and team support.