Remote Sensing Officer Job Opportunities – National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Job Title: Remote Sensing Officer
Organization: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Coordinator Geographical Information Systems and Mapping
About US:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.
Job Summary: The Remote Sensing Officer will perform tasks centering on extracting information from remotely sensed datasets like satellite imagery and aerial photos for the purpose of informing NFA internal decision-making processes in the day to day management of CFRs, and to contribute towards strategic planning and policy concerning the land use and land cover status in Uganda by Government and international partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce National land cover maps and statistics for use in management planning of CFR by NFA as well as other Government ministries and agencies including but not limited to MWE, UBOS, NEMA, NPA, MFEPD, OPM, MAAIF, MEMR, Academic institutions and general public.
- Image acquisition: Identifying data sources, image selection of remotely sensed data.
- Supervise remote sensing data analysis and editing.
- xdwszGenerating data and maps from remotely sensed raw data collected from the field and satellite imagery, interpreting preparing and classifying them.
- Produce information to contribute to international reporting like;
o United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization(FAO) Global -Forest Resources Assessment (FRA),
o National Communications to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNCCC) under the REDD+.
- Design and produce customized data and maps for NFA and NFA clients.
- Scan, update, geo-reference, split or mosaic image, geo-datasets as necessary.
- Plan for and carry out Land Use Land Cover mapping campaigns.
- Field accuracy assessment and ground thruthing of remote sensing data.
- Participate in development and maintenance of Forest Information System (FIS).
- Participate in developing new products.
- Information archiving.
- Report periodically on tasks.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Remote Sensing Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Forestry, Geography or Geographic Information System (GIS) or Surveying and extra qualification in Cartography.
- At least three (3) years working experience in GIS, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) mapping and remote sensing tools.
- Knowledge of demographic databases, and spatial databases like boundary and street files.
- Ability to focus on detail and maintain strict standards of accuracy.
- Proficiency with various software applications.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools associated with GIS and mapping.
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organization skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below. Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
National Forestry Authority,
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414 -360400
Deadline: 17th January 2020
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