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The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is an Intergovernmental organization which provides services in surveying, mapping, remote sensing, GIS and ICT to its member States, partners and clients.
It currently has twenty member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
Our Mission is to promote sustainable development through generation, application and dissemination of geo-information and allied ICT services and products in the member States and beyond.
RCMRD wishes to fill the following vacant positions:
RCMRD is implementing SERVIR Africa Project in collaboration with NASA with funding from USAID and wishes to fill the following positions in the project.
Remote Sensing Specialist
Under the supervision of the Director, RS, GIS and Mapping the main responsibilities are as follows:
- Lead in acquisition of satellite data, image quality analysis, image processing and interpretation, and extraction of thematic information.
- Provide advice on the use of remote sensing applications in different thematic areas.
- Synthesize remotely sensed data and products into a decision system through earth systems modeling and/or comparison with ground observations.
- Make products from remotely sensed datasets, modeling and observations that fit the needs of decision support systems.
- Sustain effective and continued communication and coordination with both internal and external partners.
- Perform remote sensing and photogrammetry training including preparation of training materials.
- Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms implemented at RCMRD and the SERVIR network in matters of remote sensing and earth observations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- At least 4 years of professional and practical experience working on Remote Sensing, image classification projects.
- Good knowledge of remote sensing and practical use of remote sensing and GIS software’s required.
- Experience in earth systems modeling and programming skills to automate GIS and Remote Sensing processes, and project management will be an added advantage.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources forDevelopment,P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org so as to be received not later than 23rd April, 2014.
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