National GIS Specialist – with geomorphology / remote sensing tasks (SSA) - Roster Call

Overview

To develop and operationalize a geomorphology-based risk classification module within the MoES GLOF monitoring system, support aerial surveys with remote sensing analysis, produce hazard maps, and build national capacity in GIS-based GLOF risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit existing GIS layers, lake inventory and risk-scoring algorithm.
• Develop the geomorphological indicator framework and classification protocols.
• Screen priority lakes using remote sensing to support aerial survey targets.
• Participate in aerial survey planning and onboard observations.
• Integrate geomorphological indicators into the risk-scoring algorithm.
• Produce technical and community-level hazard maps.
• Prepare the final GIS technical report and handover all geospatial datasets and documentation.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in GIS analysis and remote sensing applied to mountain hazards (debris flows, GLOFs, landslides); Demonstrated experience with the geomorphological characterization of moraine-dammed lakes and dam-stability indicators; Experience producing cartographic products for emergency-management and community-level audiences; Familiarity with OSCE or comparable international-organization procedures is an asset; Previous experience of conducting research, data collection and analysis would be an asset.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in geography, geoinformatics, engineering geology, geomorphology or a closely related discipline; Proficiency in QGIS, ArcGIS, SNAP, Google Earth Engine and Python or R for geospatial analysis; Working knowledge of optical and SAR satellite data (Sentinel-1/2, Landsat, ALOS PALSAR) and DEM products; Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

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