ICIPE Geospatial Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

ICIPE Geospatial Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

Overall Purpose of the Job

To provide GIS and earth observation support to the Malaria Vector Atlas project through developing high-quality GIS products of mosquito vectors and associated diseases that will be published to the vector Atlas data hub.

Specific Duties

• Develop high-quality study area and baseline GIS map products using various GIS software (e.g.,
QGIS, ArcMap and R) and online open-source platforms like Google Earth Engine.

• Develop novel spatial models and maps that promote the understanding of the variables that drive malaria transmission.

• Standardize and optimize maps before publishing them on the Vector Atlas platform to ensure the
quality and reliability of model outputs.

• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements/Qualifications

• BSc/BA in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Sciences and/ or any related field
from a recognized University.

• Minimum of one-year proven work experience in - more or less- similar position.

• Having previously worked with an international/ regional research organization is an added
advantage.

• Proven knowledge and skills in the usage of GIS and remote sensing software and open-source
platforms.

• Experience in the use of open data kit (ODK) and/ or other geospatial data collection apps.

• Ability to handle and process a large number of imageries from different satellite systems.

• Knowledge and skills in performing machine learning modelling and statistical algorithms using open-source programming environments like R and Google Earth Engine.

Other Desirable Attributes

• The employee should be able to judge the basic work-related problem and use his/ her determination to solve it with minimum supervision.

• Providing technical backstopping for scientific publications and communicating research findings
through conferences, meetings and workshops.

• Work closely with partners for research project implementation and provide all needed geospatial
activities to partners.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Geospatial Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

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