Job Description

Ensure Satellite/drone Image Analysis

• Utilizing opensource and commercial software tools for analyzing satellite or drone images, such as QGIS, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE etc;
• Knowledge of other Geospatial software such as ENVI, QGIS, SNAP, GRASS etc., for enhanced image analysis will be an added advantage.

Ensure Remote Sensing Analysis

• Conducting Remote Sensing based time series analysis, crop acreage and yield estimation;
• Experience in handling Very High resolution optical and radar data.

Ensure Data-Driven Agricultural Techniques

• Assisting in Smart Sampling, CCE Optimization: Implementing data-driven smart sampling and CCE optimization for accurate yield estimation;
• Facilitating two-step and direct crop yield estimation methods for improved accuracy.

Providing Support to CPMU

• Developing SOPs, manuals, protocols, and guidelines for crop insurance, using remote sensing and geospatial technology;
• Carry out R&D activities on different aspects of RS and Geospatial Technology use in Crop Insurance.
• Capacity Building: of stakeholders in use of RS and Geospatial technology for PMFBY.

Ensure Project support

• Support the Lead for successful achievement of the project objectives and activities;
• Perform any other tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the Lead, Remote Sensing and Head.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and the organization.CompetenciesCore 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
• Geospatial Analysis: Skilled in techniques which study entities using their topological, geometric, or geographic properties.
• Machine learning: skilled in computer algorithms that improve automatically through experience and by the use of data.
• Data collection: Data collection Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g., mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).
• 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.

General:

• Event planning and execution: Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP\'s overall brand and mandate.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Secondary education is required. Or
• A University degree (bachelor\'s degree) in Engineering/Agriculture/Remote-Sensing/GIS/ Geomatics / Geoinformatics or related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement;
• Minimum of 7 years (with High school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor\'s degree) of relevant demonstrable experience in Remote Sensing data analysis/ Crop Yield Modelling/ Drought Assessment with UN agencies/National/ International/ Public/Private Organization is required.

Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required;
• Experience in project Management practices and ability to formulate and manage budgets is required;
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and requirements of the post with excellence is required;
• Possesses the capacity for strategic planning, result - based management and reporting is required.
• 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.;
• In-depth knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS application in Agriculture/Forestry/Agro-Forestry and related field;
• Experience crop loss modelling or agricultural statistics;
• Analyse RST data downloading and processing, Crop Mapping using Remote Sensing Data, generation of Smart Sampling points;
• Develop a database of crop signatures, both spectral and temporal, for improving crop classification leading to overall improvement in crop maps;
• Ground truth data collection, supervise and monitor CCEs and CCE data compilation and analysis;
• Research and development into RST for crop Yield estimation to complement CCEs particularly focusing on the State/UTs;
• 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.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English and Hindi is required.

DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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