REMOTE SENSING AND GIS SPECIALIST

Job Description - Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist (2403695) Job Posting Date: 06/Dec/2024 Closure Date 20/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: NSL - Land and Water Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: Variable (up to 11 months) IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational Setting The Land and Water Division (NSL) aims at enhancing agricultural productivity and advancing the sustainable use of land and water resources. It addresses the challenges member countries face in ensuring productive and efficient use of land and water resources to meet present and future demands for agricultural products while ensuring long-term sustainability. Reporting Lines Under the overall supervision of the Director NSL, Land and Water Division, with technical supervision from the Senior Officer of the Geospatial Unit. Technical Focus Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing. Tasks and Responsibilities The incumbent will undertake the following tasks: Provide technical assistance in the use of GIS/RS in support of project teams and national and regional offices. Conduct technical assessments and identify suitable satellite imagery and geospatial datasets. Assist in developing solutions using geospatial technologies for land and water monitoring. Support satellite image pre-processing and monitoring land cover according to international standards. Assist in developing innovative tools using cloud-computing platforms and AI/ML/RS/GIS. Contribute to national capacity development by preparing guidance on geospatial information. Assist in the development and publication of geospatial datasets. Support innovation in data collection through integrated approaches. Collate, standardize, analyze, and report geospatial data and metadata. Prepare training and workshop materials. Disseminate geospatial data and prepare technical reports. Perform any other tasks required. Minimum Requirements University degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Sciences or related field. At least 2 years of experience in spatial data handling and analysis, or at least five years for middle level COF/PSA. Working knowledge of English, French, or Spanish. FAO Core Competencies Commitment to FAO, Respect for All, Integrity and Transparency. Selection Criteria Knowledge of programming languages such as R and Python for GIS/RS. Experience in international organizations and projects supporting developing countries. Experience in satellite image analysis and geospatial data management. Experience on cloud-computing platforms. Capacity to report results to different audiences. Additional Information FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness and security clearances. How to Apply To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Attach a letter of motivation and ensure your profile is accurate and complete. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp #J-18808-Ljbffr