Wahid

GIS Officer

Aga Khan Agency For Habitat Pakistan • Fulltime

Dec 2022 - Feb 2026 • 3 yrs 2 mos

As a GIS Officer at the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), I support community resilience against natural disasters by applying geospatial analysis and data-driven approaches. My work focuses on flood modeling, impact assessment, and geospatial data management to support effective disaster risk reduction and preparedness. I develop predictive flood maps, conduct spatial analysis of hazard exposure, and manage inventories of vulnerable assets and infrastructure. I also maintain and update a comprehensive flood risk database that supports evidence-based planning and mitigation strategies. In addition, I design and produce thematic maps, geospatial dashboards, and GIS atlases that help communicate risk information to stakeholders and decision-makers. By collaborating with government agencies, humanitarian partners, and local communities, I contribute my expertise in GIS, spatial data management, and disaster risk management to enhance safety, preparedness, and resilience in vulnerable regions

GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist

Metavystic Islamabad Pakistan • Fulltime

Dec 2020 - Dec 2022 • 2 yrs

A GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist is responsible for acquiring, processing, analyzing, and managing geospatial and satellite data to support environmental monitoring, urban planning, resource management, and decision-making processes. The role combines advanced geospatial analysis, remote sensing techniques, and data automation to transform spatial data into meaningful insights. Key responsibilities include conducting remote sensing analysis using satellite and aerial imagery to detect environmental changes, land-use patterns, and spatial trends. The specialist performs spatial analysis and geostatistical modeling to generate maps, reports, and analytical outputs that support research and operational projects. The role involves data management and database administration, including maintaining geospatial databases, implementing DBMS solutions, and ensuring data integrity through structured storage and retrieval systems. The specialist also performs data scraping and automated data collection workflows to gather spatial datasets from various sources. Additional duties include digitization, georeferencing, and map production, converting analog maps and imagery into accurate digital GIS layers. The specialist conducts quality control (QC) and validation of spatial datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards. Automation and scripting are used to streamline workflows, improve processing efficiency, and integrate multiple geospatial tools and platforms. The role may also involve developing GIS dashboards, spatial models, and decision-support tools. Overall, the GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist plays a key role in transforming raw geospatial data into actionable intelligence for scientific, governmental, and commercial applications.