KARAKORAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Golf-II Jobs-2024

KARAKORAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED CONTRACT POSITIONS GLOF-II. Last Date for Form Submission: 08-08-2024

KARAKORAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Golf-II Jobs-2024

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SITUATION VACANT (CONTRACT POSITIONS GLOF-II)

Project Background: The Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)-II project aims to mitigate the risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods in vulnerable regions. The project focuses on developing a web portal for disaster-related datasets and simulations to enhance understanding, preparedness, and response capabilities.

Positions Available:

1. Programmers

• Number of Positions: 02
• Project Duration: 5 Months (Not extendable)
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 120,000/-

Qualifications and Experience: We seek a skilled Web GIS Developer with 3-4 years of relevant experience to join our team for an exciting five-month project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and maintaining web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and implementing GIS web applications.
• Integrating GIS services with web applications using APIs.
• Performing spatial data analysis and visualization.
• Collaborating with GIS analysts to gather and analyze requirements.
• Designing and implementing database schemas.
• Troubleshooting and fixing bugs and errors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in web GIS development.
• Proficiency in GIS software and tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar.
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript, Python, HTML.
• Experience with GIS libraries and frameworks like Leaflet, OpenLayers, or similar mapping library.
• Familiarity with spatial databases such as PostGIS.
• Knowledge of web services and APIs (REST).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

2. Research Associate

• Number of Positions: 01
• Project Duration: 5 Months (Not extendable)
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 150,000/-

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline.
• 2-3 years of post-graduation experience in advanced hazard modeling, HVRA/MHVRA mapping & assessments, particularly in academic institutes, humanitarian/DRR agencies, or research institutes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hazard modeling using RAMMS.
• Experience with AGI Meta Shape Professional for drone image processing.
• Understanding of UAS/UAV for assessment and monitoring of remote hazards and their modeling.
• Ability to inquire and clarify all field-related technical data during fieldwork.
• Experience in collecting data on CGLRVA (Community-based Glacial Lake Risk Vulnerability Assessment), compiling, and analyzing field data.
• Expertise in identifying suitable interventions in target villages for GLOF adaptation and mitigation.
• Skills in modeling GLOFs using RAMMS and generating point & line-based profiles.
• Proficiency in using drones to create 3D models (DTM/DSM) for vulnerable sites to generate multiple scenarios through modeling.
• Capability to identify, investigate, map, and model all threatening and vulnerable GLOF sites and different elements at risk.
• Based on geographic, physiographic, and social scientific clues, identify appropriate Community-Based Early Warning Systems (CBEWS) and prepare communities accordingly.
• Ability to design and update assessment tools and carry out specific site assessments for risk analysis and assessment.
• Experience in identifying, prioritizing, and selecting hazard sites for structural mitigation and assessing their capacity.
• Good reporting and communication skills.

3. Student Assistants

• Number of Positions: 04
• Project Duration: 5 Months (Not extendable)
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 20,000/-

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of GIS concepts and web development.
• Some experience or coursework in web GIS development, 3D modeling, or geological modeling.
• Familiarity with GIS software and tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar.
• Basic programming knowledge in JavaScript, Python, HTML, and CSS.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional setting.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s in Geology, GIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant field, or student of BS RS/GIS or Geology.

4. Research Assistant

• Number of Positions: 04
• Project Duration: 5 Months (Not extendable)
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 30,000/-

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of CS concepts and web development.
• Some experience or coursework in web GIS development.
• Basic programming knowledge in JavaScript, Python, HTML, and CSS.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional setting.
• Good writing, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s in GIS or Computer Science, or relevant field, or student of BS CS.

Terms and Conditions:

• Applications should be supported with all attested documents like CNIC, Domicile, Academic transcripts and degrees, experiences, etc., complete with a duly filled application form attached to this advertisement.
• The last date for submission of the applications is August 8, 2024.
• Only eligible candidates as per criteria will be shortlisted for further process.

For further details, please contact: Muhammad Nabi Ullah Director HR hrm@kiu.edu.pk

Last Date for Form Submission: 08-08-2024

Online Application Form : Click Here