Location: Kabul,Afghanistan (with field visits as required)
Duration: 30 Days
Role & Responsibilities
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Data Collection and Management
- Collect, process, and manage spatial data from satellite imagery by using QGIS and Earth map software, and other sources.
- Establish and maintain a geospatial database for the program.
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Spatial Analysis and Mapping
- Develop high-resolution maps to identify vulnerable areas, land use patterns, and biodiversity hotspots.
- Conduct spatial analyses to support disaster risk assessment and mitigation planning.
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Remote Sensing Applications
- Process and analyze remote sensing data to monitor environmental changes, land cover patterns, drought conditions and deforestation
- Provide inputs for climate vulnerability assessments using remote sensing data.
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Capacity Building
- Train program staff and stakeholders on GIS and remote sensing tools and methodologies.
- Develop user-friendly tools and workflows for field teams to collect and visualize geospatial data.
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Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations based on spatial analyses.
- Document workflows and methodologies to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity.
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Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and academic institutions to ensure alignment with national and regional priorities.
- Provide geospatial insights to support community-based conservation and development activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in GIS and remote sensing, preferably in environmental conservation or DRR projects.
- Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools (e.g., ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth Engine).
- Experience in programming languages for spatial analysis (e.g., Python, R) is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of climate adaptation, biodiversity, and disaster risk management concepts.
- Proven ability to work in challenging environments and with multidisciplinary teams.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and training abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
How to apply
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