Job: GIS specialist - Mapping of inland valleys systems in West Africa

Location: Cotonou 
Deadline: Friday, 18 October 2013 

Description

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is seeking a highly qualified GIS specialist †mapping of

inland valleys systems in Westâ€Africa to be based at AfricaRice, Cotonou

About AfricaRice

AfricaRice is one of the 15 international agricultural research Centers that are members of the CGIAR Consortium. It is also an autonomous intergovernmental association of African member countries.

Responsibilities

Under the immediate supervision of the Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist, the consultant is part of a multiâ€disciplinary research team working to sustain and improve the productivity of riceâ€based systems in Africa in line with AfricaRice's mission and mandate.

S/he is expected to:

• Develop an algorithm that allows mapping of inland valleys using digital elevation models (DEMs);
• Test and validate the algorithm using existing data sets of digitized inland valleys for Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo and Benin;
• Provide statistical proof on the accuracy of the algorithm applied for Aster and SRTM DEMs;
• Submit a manuscript on the methodology and its validation in Westâ€Africa to an international peerâ€review journal (in collaboration with AfricaRice staff);
• Train AfricaRice staff on the application of the algorithm and provide data handover;
• Prepare a technical reference report on the algorithm and its application. 
  Expected time frame
   
  Qualifications/Selection Criteria
   Education: minimum level of Master in Geoinformation Sciences or related subjects. 
  Work Experience: proven working experience in the domain of GIS/remote sensing related to agricultural applications.

Mode enhancement, testing and (statistical) validation

Preparation and of a manuscript

Training of AfricaRice staff on the algorithm

Preparation of technical document

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Key Competencies required: highly proficient in ArcGIS and modeling languages like Python, R, IDL, etc.; strong background in spatial statistics; good scientific publication record.

Language

Fluency (orally and in writing) in either English or French is required.

To apply for this position, please send your applications:

To: AfricaRiceâ€HR@cgiar.org with the vacancy reference in subject: CONS/01/RD/2013/09 Or to the following address: Head, Human Resources Unit, AfricaRice, 01 B.P. 2031,

Cotonou, Benin Republic

Applications will be considered until Friday, October 18, 2013.

AfricaRice is an equal opportunity employer. AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations and particularly welcomes applications from women and developing countries.

AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To learn more about AfricaRice, please visit our website at

www.AfricaRice.org

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