Geospatial Data Scientist Job at IITA 2022

IITA Job Vacancy 2022

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply geospatial and analytical skills using relevant data and tools to map the status, trends, and future dynamics of the mixed farming systems (MFS) in the global south.
• Apply spatial analytics on multi-source data (household surveys, GIS, and remote sensing platforms) to generate technology extrapolation domains (TEDs) to guide the scaling of sustainable agricultural intensification technologies in MFS.
• Apply data science and analytics (e.g., machine learning) to identify the impact of environmental and socio-economic changes on productivity and resilience of MFS in the global South.
• Support the Initiative’s team with geospatial data and maps as needed in the relevant reports and studies.
• Contribute to the writing of reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to data visualization and summarizing complex datasets to communicate key messages to non-expert audiences.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned

Position in Organization:

• Geospatial Data Scientist
• Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
• Closing Date: 6th October 2022

Qualification:

• The candidate should have an advanced university degree (Ph.D.) in Geography, Geomatics, Data Science, and Environmental Management with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant experience in processing and analyzing spatial data.

How to Apply IITA Geospatial Data Scientist Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.iita.org/eRecruit/Home/GetDocument/2864

The Closing Date: 6th Oct 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.