Job Description

:The Remote Sensing & Geo-Spatial Analyst will be based at New Delhi and shall work under the guidance and supervision of the Remote Sensing Tech-Specialist and work closely with other consultants. Remote Sensing & Geo-Spatial Analyst will be supporting for Remote Sensing analysis, including method development and technical analysis in producing land use/cover maps, crop yield maps and the post- processing, such as spatial analysis and modelling.

• Experience in ArcGIS (Desktop & Server), ERDAS IMAGINE; Knowledge of other Geospatial software such as ENVI, QGIS, SNAP, GRASS etc., will be an added advantage.
• Coordination with different stakeholders for development of tools & methodologies for scaling-up of Remote Sensing and GIS technology-based solutions under the supervision of Lead - Remote Sensing.
• Facilitate for implementation of data driven Smart Sampling, CCE Optimization, two step yield estimation and direct crop yield estimation approaches.
• Contribute toward research & development resulting in quality publications, scientific writing, and reports.
• Provide timely inputs for the timely submission of all progress reports as may be required by UNDP, the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Specialist will be responsible for the supervision of officers, associates and others who focus on remote sensing and spatial analyses.
• Liaise with UNDP, Ministry of Agriculture, relevant government agencies and all project partners, for effective coordination of all project inputs.
• Foster partnerships with key national and state government departments and relevant technical institutions working on technology solution for CCE and agriculture.
• Perform any other tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the Lead - Remote Sensing and National Programme Director - Technical Support Unit.

Competencies:Core competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Digital & Innovation

• Data analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.

Digital & Innovation

• Geospatial analysis: Skilled in techniques which study entities using their topological, geometric, or geographic properties.
• Agile\' methodologies and practices: Ability to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement. Ability to manage a self-organising cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improvise and quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.
• Data engineering: Ability in programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R, be adept at finding warehousing solutions, and using ETL (Extract, Transfer, Load) tools, and understanding basic machine learning and algorithms.

Partnership management

• Emerging partnerships: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships.

Information Management & Technology

• IT Research and Development: Regular following new technologies and technical trends, research the technologies that are applicable and beneficial to the organization and develop the systems.

Required Skills and Experience:Education:

• Advanced university degree (master\'s degree or equivalent) of Science in Agriculture, Remote Sensing & GIS or equivalent field. Or A first-level university degree in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master\xc2\xb4s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with Master\xc2\xb4s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree) of relevant experience in relevant role in Remote Sensing data analysis/ Crop Yield Modelling.
• Additional years of experience in Remote Sensing data analysis/ Crop Yield Modelling.
• Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ international agencies/on similar assignments will be preferred.
• Working experience in Esri\'s ArcGIS and associated extensions, and ERDAS IMAGINE; knowledge of other GIS and remote sensing software such as ENVI, QGIS, SNAP, GRASS etc., will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS application in Agriculture/Forestry/Agro-Forestry and related field.
• Experience crop loss modelling or agricultural statistics will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in project Management practices and ability to formulate and manage budgets.
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and requirements of the post with excellence.
• Possesses the capacity for strategic planning, result - based management and reporting.
• Good facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to carry out research and communicate strategic pieces that guide decisions on strategic programme directions,
• Tailors and presents information to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal) Documentation,
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Strong leadership skills,
• Ability to lead consultative meeting and provide training at National and State level with partners and senior stakeholders to identify priorities and manage the timely delivery of project activities.
• Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multi- disciplinary teams,
• Hands-on experience in design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects,
• Ability to guide the Project Management Unit in implementing and achieving project outcomes,
• Is open to change and ability to manage complex changing environments.
• Strong leadership skills: Ability to lead consultative meeting and provide training at National and state level with partners and senior stakeholders to identify priorities and manage the timely delivery of project activities; Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Required Languages;

• English and Hindi

Remuneration

• Remuneration starting at INR (Annual) 19,59,960 / 1,66,330 INR (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary.

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