Somalia: Image Interpreter FAO/79/2013 (3 Positions)

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the FAO Officer in Charge for Somalia, the direction of the SWALIM Chief Technical Advisor, and the direct supervision of the remote sensing team leader, the incumbent will be responsible for interpreting satellite images to generate information for the analysis of cultivatable areas, agricultural and livestock watering infrastructure and land degradation in Somalia.

Specifically s/he will:
• Image reprocessing: Develop and implement a system for storing, retrieving and preprocessing satellite images used for monitoring the cultivatable area, status of canals water related agricultural infrastructure, livestock watering facilities and land degradation as required from the monitoring unit.

• Photo interpretation key and coding scheme: In consultation with the monitoring technical team and SWALIM technical staff, develop and refine a photo-interpretation key and subsequent coding system for efficient extraction and storage of data depending on the methodology adopted.

• Image interpretation: Interpret satellite images using appropriate tools and methods to generate data and other remote sensed information on the status of infrastructure, cropped areas, livestock watering points (water catchments) and land degradation.

• GIS data management: Manage (clean, aggregate, file, report, update, backup, etc) all resulting GIS and related information in line with SWALIM GIS metadata standards and following all GIS data processing standards agreed upon.

• Data analysis and presentation: Aggregate, process and analyze the above generated data and compile statistics and maps by administrative or other relevant reporting unit as directed by the monitoring technical team.

• Reporting: Contribute to the production of a final monitoring report showing the methodologies (processing, analysis, reporting), key results, conclusions and recommendations for future analysis.

• Cash for work (CFW) activities: responsible for preparing information and maps needed to support NGOs in identification of rehabilitated canals and water catchments, guide NGOs on use of the maps, assemble and sort out photos submitted by NGOs and link them to canals/water catchments, enter field information into the monitoring system, advice the CFW unit on status of canals as per information submitted by NGOs.

• Others: Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the technical team to ensure successful completion of the monitoring activities.

Min Qualification:

University degree/diploma in one of the following areas: Remote Sensing, Cartography, Surveying and mapping, Geographic Information Systems or related field.

Min Experience:

Extensive experience (a minimum of 3 years) in Remote Senings and Aerial photos data analysis, use of RS & GIS packages (ERDAS or ENVI, ArcGIS , ArcInfo)
Ability to work in difficult environments/ complex emergencies
Knowledge of spatial information management systems
Knowledge of remote sensing and satellite images interpretation and analysis for natural resources management.
Knowledge in statistical data analysis is an asset
Knowledge of MS Office is a requirement; additional computer skills are an advantage.
Good communication, writing and presentation skills;
Previous work for the United Nations would be an advantage

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated i.e. CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/79/2013

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

All positions are open to Somali Nationals ONLY.