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Job Description

The Government of the Republic Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) is implementing the Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme (EP-JSLP), which is a follow-on to the Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFLP). The EP-JSLP will be implemented for 7 years from June 2024 to June 2030 through a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) located in Chipata, Eastem Province. The EP-JSLP seeks to generate payments for measured, reported and verified Emission Reductions (ERS) from reduced deforestation, forest degradation, enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+), agriculture, and other land use (AFOLU) sectors, and distribute the payments according to an agreed Benefit Sharing Plan. The EP-JSLP has 3 components namely: (1) Emission Reductions payments distributed in accordance with agreed Benefit Sharing Plan: (2) Strengthening communities and governance for sustainable land management; and (3) Project Management.

The Ministry seeks to recruit qualified and experienced persons on three (3) years renewable employment contract to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: REMOTE SENSING/GIS OFFICER (Location: Chipata)

JOB PURPOSE:

The Remote Sensing GIS Officer will be responsible for the application of geographic information systems and remote sensing, including relevant aspects of designing spatial data collection tools, data quality, geo-spatial analysis, drafting of maps, and (as relevant) production of web maps and geographical information management systems for with the EP- JSLP’s Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system. The Remote Sensing/GIS Officer will be reporting to the MRV Technical Officer,

RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Support assessment planning in line with project and program objectives and with MRV data collection cycle and other relevant guidelines.
b) Perform geo-spatial analysis of assessment areas to be used in developing assessment plans, when required;

c) Plan, develop and implement satellite-based modelling techniques that highlight hazards and risks for the landscape, eg, land change detection, Mapping land cover and land use, estimating carbon stocks. monitoring deforestation and forest degradation, monitoring carbon emissions among others including machine learning-based classification, and time series based on a variety of different sensors including multispectral optical sensors, SAR sensors, and very high-resolution optical sensors, and
d) Perform spatial/geostatistical analysis to understand patterns that are beyond conventional levels of aggregations such as administrative levels, i.e., patterns that are within livelihood zones, environmental features, etc;
e) Automation of workflows to integrate analysis processes into cartographic outputs, spatial analyses, etc;

f) Management of data in line with the EP-JSLP’s MRV Frameworks and ZEMA Data Management Guidelines:
g) Development and maintenance of country-level databases for the consolidation of all assessment-related and RS/GIS data in the country:
h) Drafting of timely and accurate RS/GIS products, which comply with the ER Program guidelines and MRV Framework;
i) Engage with relevant partners to consult and involve them in the RS/GIS components of a MRV cycle;

j) Represent the EP-JSLP in relevant meetings/working groups at the district level and as may be assigned;

k) Promote an active use of datasets, RS/GIS products and research findings by partners and the broader humanitarian community for their decision-making, and
l) Support the development and implementation of capacity training plans for RS/GIS and other team members, particularly on remote sensing capacities.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

a) Degree in in Land use Planning. GIS, Remote Sensing. Geography, Natural Resources Management or related discipline.

COMPETENCIES

a) Advanced knowledge and skills in Google Earth Engine, GIS software (ArePro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS), remote sensing software (e.g.. ESASNAP, ERDAS IMAGINE);
b) Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel; good knowledge of Python and/or JavaScript; knowledge of R, STATA, or equivalent statistical software an advantage; knowledge of Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator an asset;
c) Communication/reporting skills
d) Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting; and Multi-tasking skills

e) Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous assignments with a high level of independence, with Proven ability to work independently.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum five (5) years of relevant GIS working experience, land use planning, natural resources management, and REDD+ carbon projects.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Sealed application letters with current curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of academic/professional qualifications must be submitted to the address below.

The deadline for submission is Monday,2nd September,2024 at 17:00 hours.

The Permanent Secretary
Attn: The Director-Human Resource and Administration
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist
Ridgeway, Lusaka
P.O Box 30147
LUSAKA

The outer envelope must be clearly marked “Call for Applications on the Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme) and clearly indicate the position applied for
Alternatively send your application with the current curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic/professional qualifications and other relevant documents by email to:

[email protected] or [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted