Overview
Analyze satellite imagery to detect and quantify cropland change dynamics in hard-to-reach areas across West and Central Africa, providing evidence of conflict-related hazards and vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of the use and integration of cropland change analyses in VAM activities and with in-country partners.
- Conduct satellite analysis to detect cropland change in hard-to-reach areas, produce maps and reporting.
- Triangulate cropland change results with secondary data and conduct field activities for validation.
- Provide operational support to Country Offices on geo-targeting activities based on Earth Observation products.
- Provide support to the Senegal office in the implementation of the MOU with the Senegal Spatial Agency.
- Roll out satellite-based analysis to help measure WFP resilience activities.
- Strengthen the capacity of WFP staff and external partners in the use of satellite imagery.
- Communicate and advise on the use of satellite imagery.
- Develop partnerships with key regional stakeholders.
- Participate as the WFP focal point in the West Africa POT taskforce.
- Explore other applications of satellite imagery and technical innovations relevant to VAM.
- Perform other tasks and activities as required.
Required Experience
- A minimum of five (05) years of professional experience in satellite imagery analysis.
- Knowledge of the institutional framework of the humanitarian sector and experience in international organizations (UN/NGOs; preferably in the field of food security).
- Experience in capacity strengthening of various types of audiences is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the conflict and security context in the Sahel is preferred.
Qualifications
• Advanced University Degree (Master) in Engineering, Data Science, Remote Sensing, Geographic or Agricultural Sciences.
