The Remote Sensing Analyst will be responsible for the following tasks and duties of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) satellite surveys of Alternative Development initiatives implemented by CBARD project of UNDP:

• Applying GIS and remote sensing technology for visual interpretation and digitization of very high-resolution satellite imagery;
• Manage and organize satellite imagery catalogue and maintain the information extracted from the satellite imagery;
• Generate land-cover category maps at the defined community levels using high resolution satellite imagery;
• Preparation of maps, area calculations and verification of events using ArcGIS with required projections, scale, symbology, and legends;
• Update Agricultural-Mask of opium poppy producing provinces using medium satellite imagery;
• Keep track of acquired and received satellite imageries;
• Analyzing satellite imagery using Tones/Color, Textures, Patterns, Shape, Shadow, size, and Association for crop calendar;
• Developing crop signature for crop identification on high resolution satellite imagery using ground-truth data;
• Produce and generate statistical tables, graphs, and maps for research related products;
• First quality control check of all crops including opium poppy fields interpreted products;
• Conduct multi-date imagery analysis for opium poppy to study dynamics;
• Manage and assist in ground survey preparations, planning, monitoring and implementation for CBARD project of UNDP;
• Perform any other task assigned by supervisor or UNODC Representative.

COMPETENCIES:

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism: Ability to interpret various (true and false color) satellite imageries. Ability to deliver when working under pressure and within changing circumstances. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive. Constructive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g., ArcGIS package, Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database applications. Possess excellent analytical, drafting and communication/writing skills in English. Proven capacity to produce high-quality remote sensing analysis and report. Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Ability to analyze project requirements and assist in drafting memos and reports in support of existing projects or for developing new ones.  

Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor own work plan and provide advice and guidance to others.

Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve programmes/services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs.

Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.