GIS and Remote Sensing Expert At CESVI – Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus

Location: Kabul,Afghanistan (with field visits as required)
Duration: 30 Days

Role & Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Reporting and Documentation
   • Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations based on spatial analyses.
   • Document workflows and methodologies to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity.
6. 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.