Conservation International Jobs in Kenya

1. Conservation International Remote Sensing Analysts Jobs in Kenya

Summary
Vital Signs is an integrated Monitoring System that intends to guide policy and decision making and monitor their outcomes to ensure that agricultural development does not unduly degrade natural ecosystems and the services they provide. The monitoring system is currently being implemented in, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya.

Vital Signs has partnered with the GEF and IFAD to develop a monitoring and assessment platform for the GEF Food Security Integrated Approach Pilot Program.

The program has three components:
(i) strengthening of institutional frameworks to promote integrated approaches in smallholder agriculture;

(ii) promote scaling-up of interventions for sustainability and resilience; and

(iii) ensure effective monitoring of ecosystem services and global environmental benefits through application of innovative tools and practices.

The program will be implemented in twelve African countries (Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda).

Vital Signs is seeking the services of a Remote Sensing Analyst to support the Monitoring and Assessment component of the program. The Remote Sensing Analyst will compile, analyze, interpret, manage, and distribute remote sensing imagery (MODIS, Landsat, Digital Globe). S/he will play a lead role in ensuring that baseline land cover maps are compiled and that land cover trends are analyzed at project and regional scales.

Key Responsibilities

S/he will have the following main responsibilities:

Develop baseline land cover maps for all projects that have geo-referenced spatial boundaries at 30m and at very high resolution, where data are available.

Develop a regional-scale land cover map (30m)

Perform modelling and classification analyses using time-series datasets (e.g., climate, satellite, and reanalysis data) for ecosystem modelling and climate variability research, including generating customized code, based on R and Python, for large volume data processing and analysis

Capacity building for expanding the use of the data, methods and tools to other countries and regions

Contribute written input and technical guidance to the IAP project

Manage the highly visible, complex technical IAP project including meeting donor deadlines

Manage external partner relationships including development of capacity and generation of outputs to guide partners in making decisions.

Contribute to reporting structures as laid out in the IAP documentation and the preparation of the Annual Work Plan and Budget.

Undertake any other duties, within her/his area of competence, as assigned by CI as it relates to this project

Qualifications

Advanced degree in remote sensing, geography or earth science.

7 or more years of experience in scientific research and/or managing remote sensing or research projects or initiatives.

Demonstrated scientific writing experience, including peer-reviewed publications

Proven ability in successfully interpreting and applying scientific information, data, models and developing creative solutions to achieve practical results.

Proven track record in project management design and implementation.

Proven team player able to work effectively across cultures and within and across organizations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Highly organized and strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to build on existing knowledge to develop new approaches.

Excellent analytical skills.

Proficient in statistical and/or GIS software systems and procedures, and skilled in using new software applications

Proven technical expertise in habitat monitoring, land degradation methodologies and analyses, and ecosystem modeling using a range of remote sensing techniques, image sources, and GIS

Working Conditions

Typical office environment but may require working in remote Africa locations.

Ability to work extended and irregular hours

Frequent travel over 30% may be necessary.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to view the full

job description and submit their application online at www.conservation.org by 3rd February 2017

For more information and job application details, see; Conservation International Remote Sensing Analysts Jobs in Kenya

2. Conservation International Technical Manager, Monitoring and Assessment Jobs in Kenya

Vital Signs is seeking the services of a Technical Manager to lead the Monitoring and Assessment (M&A component of the programme. The Technical Manager will ensure coordination and harmonization of reporting; ensure a framework is in place for Multi-scale monitoring and assessment of ecosystem services and socio-economic benefits; ensure an operational framework is in place for monitoring resilience of food security and global environmental benefits in all target geographies.

Key Responsibilities

The Food Security -IAP M&A Technical Manager will have the following main responsibilities.

In close consultation with the Food Security IAP partners, develop a framework for the Program M&A system including indicators to be monitored by the regional Hub and all projects

Provide technical oversight and coordination for component 3.1 and 3.2 to assure relevance, efficiency and quality

Develop technical training materials and disseminate and maintain them on the Vital Signs website

Develop linkages to other national and regional web portals to ensure broad regional output

Conduct training workshops to build capacity of partners and stakeholders

Identify the M&A focal point for each country project and engage with them on a constant basis

Lead the recruitment process for all service providers required for the implementation of project related activities, including the development of specific technical terms of reference and preparation of detailed work plans, as well as defining and agreeing on the exact nature and timing of the deliverables with each.

Contribute to reporting structures as laid out in the IAP documentation and the preparation of the Annual Work Plan and Budget.

Undertake any other duties, within her/his area of competence, as assigned by CI as it relates to this project

Qualifications

A higher degree in statistics, quantitative ecology or agroecology, with sound knowledge of monitoring and assessment, including sampling design and statistical analysis.

A minimum of four years of experience in the fields of monitoring and assessment with demonstrated quantitative skills in trend analysis with proficiency in analysing and interpreting results.

Proven track record in managing projects; proficiency in report preparation, results monitoring and evaluation.

Highly organized and strong attention to detail.

Experience conducting training workshops or teaching at the undergraduate level.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with multicultural, multidisciplinary teams to produce positive results.

Database and web site management and excellent knowledge of statistical packages, including Programming in R.

Excellent spoken and written English are required and knowledge in French would be an advantage.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment but may require working in remote Africa locations.

Ability to work extended and irregular hours

Frequent travel over 30% may be necessary.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to view the full job description and submit their application online at www.conservation.org by 3rd February 2017

For more information and job application details, see; Conservation International Remote Sensing Analysts Jobs in Kenya

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