National Soil Information and Data Specialist
FAO
Research, Teaching & Training
- Minimum Qualification :
Job Description/Requirements
Reporting Lines
The National Soil information and Data Specialist will report to the FAO Representative in Ghana, as well as to the project management team in HQ, which is hosted in the NSL.
Technical Focus
Programme soil monitoring system design, implementation, coordination and supervision based on standard international practise and the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of the country of assignment.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Supervise data collection, systematization and harmonization of soil maps and legacy data (in coordination with existing institutions and initiatives in Ghana).
• Support the design and supervision of soil surveys and sampling at the national level, using advanced soil survey techniques and methodologies, to generate high-quality soil data and associated metadata, through rigorous quality control and quality assurance measures and in collaboration with the soil laboratory experts
• Support the development of digital soil maps, based on soil survey data, and integrating soil data into decision support tools and applications for farmers and local institutions
• Support the design and supervision of a soil monitoring system, including the selection of monitoring sites, to be implemented through the establishment of a national soil spectral library and estimation service
• Support capacity development in digital soil mapping and modeling
• Facilitate the organization of workshops on soil data with stakeholders and partners
• Liaise with the project team to ensure timely delivery of survey outputs, including data, maps, scripts, reports and training sessions
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the FAO Representative
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University Degree in Agricultural Science, Soil Science, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science or any related field
• At least 3 years of experience in digital mapping and analysis
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English
• National of Republic of Ghana
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Adequate evidence of GIS and other software for mapping at Regional, national or sub-national level
• Experience with remote and proximal sensing, and Geospatial analysis technologies
• Familiarity with use of GIS software and high-level programming languages like Python and R
• Familiarity with digital soil mapping or development of digital maps in general
• Familiarity with use of GIS software and high-level programming languages like Python and R
• Familiarity with remote and proximal sensing technologies
• Familiarity with spatial and non-spatial data analysis, and data visualization
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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