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Senior Consultant for Crop Biodiversity Monitoring
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Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which is a regional development arm of the United Nations. ESCAP was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. The organization aims to promote economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region through regional cooperation and integration. ESCAP works with member states and stakeholders to address various challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and disaster risk reduction. The organization has a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on enhancing the capacity of its member states to achieve sustainable development goals.
Job Overview:
The position of Senior Consultant for Crop Biodiversity Monitoring involves working under the direct supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer/Project Manager and the general supervision of the Chief of the Space Applications Section. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a technical workshop with various ministries and institutions to assess information needs related to crop biodiversity reporting. This role also includes training personnel in data collection and field validation, developing a local geospatial crop biodiversity database, and integrating data collection methodologies into academic curricula. Additionally, the consultant will organize a regional meeting and the annual CropBio project meeting in 202
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Consultant will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including: 1) Conducting technical workshops with ministries of agriculture, environment, and statistics to identify information needs for crop biodiversity reporting and mapping existing data systems. 2) Training staff from space agencies and partner universities on data collection and field validation techniques. 3) Developing a local geospatial crop biodiversity database to enhance data availability. 4) Incorporating data collection methodologies into courses and curricula offered by Universitas Brawijaya in Indonesia. 5) Organizing a regional meeting and the annual CropBio project meeting in 202
Required Qualifications:
The position requires demonstrated experience in GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial data processing, modeling, and validation specifically for agricultural applications. The candidate should have a strong leadership background in research and academia, with a focus on multidisciplinary field research related to geospatial information applications and tool development for agriculture, including aspects such as water, soil, and climate. Experience in science-policy interface work and research fund management is also essential. The consultant should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, it is implied that a strong academic background in fields related to agriculture, environmental science, geography, or a related discipline is necessary. Advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) in relevant fields would likely be advantageous for this position, given the technical nature of the work and the requirement for expertise in geospatial data applications.
Experience:
The position requires extensive experience in crop diversity monitoring and research, particularly within the context of Indonesia. Candidates should have a proven track record of working on projects related to agricultural data collection, analysis, and the development of geospatial tools. Experience in leading workshops and training sessions, as well as managing multidisciplinary research projects, is crucial for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is required, as the consultant will be working closely with local institutions and stakeholders in Indonesia. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The expected duration of the consultancy is from February 7, 2025, to March 30, 202
The job is posted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which is a regional development arm of the United Nations. ESCAP was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. The organization aims to promote economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region through regional cooperation and integration. ESCAP works with member states and stakeholders to address various challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and disaster risk reduction. The organization has a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on enhancing the capacity of its member states to achieve sustainable development goals.
Job Overview:
The position of Senior Consultant for Crop Biodiversity Monitoring involves working under the direct supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer/Project Manager and the general supervision of the Chief of the Space Applications Section. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a technical workshop with various ministries and institutions to assess information needs related to crop biodiversity reporting. This role also includes training personnel in data collection and field validation, developing a local geospatial crop biodiversity database, and integrating data collection methodologies into academic curricula. Additionally, the consultant will organize a regional meeting and the annual CropBio project meeting in 202
- The consultant is expected to adhere to established methodologies and approaches endorsed by ESCAP and its technical partners throughout the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Consultant will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including: 1) Conducting technical workshops with ministries of agriculture, environment, and statistics to identify information needs for crop biodiversity reporting and mapping existing data systems. 2) Training staff from space agencies and partner universities on data collection and field validation techniques. 3) Developing a local geospatial crop biodiversity database to enhance data availability. 4) Incorporating data collection methodologies into courses and curricula offered by Universitas Brawijaya in Indonesia. 5) Organizing a regional meeting and the annual CropBio project meeting in 202
- The consultant will ensure that all activities align with the methodologies established at the regional level and endorsed by ESCAP and its technical partners.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires demonstrated experience in GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial data processing, modeling, and validation specifically for agricultural applications. The candidate should have a strong leadership background in research and academia, with a focus on multidisciplinary field research related to geospatial information applications and tool development for agriculture, including aspects such as water, soil, and climate. Experience in science-policy interface work and research fund management is also essential. The consultant should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, it is implied that a strong academic background in fields related to agriculture, environmental science, geography, or a related discipline is necessary. Advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) in relevant fields would likely be advantageous for this position, given the technical nature of the work and the requirement for expertise in geospatial data applications.
Experience:
The position requires extensive experience in crop diversity monitoring and research, particularly within the context of Indonesia. Candidates should have a proven track record of working on projects related to agricultural data collection, analysis, and the development of geospatial tools. Experience in leading workshops and training sessions, as well as managing multidisciplinary research projects, is crucial for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is required, as the consultant will be working closely with local institutions and stakeholders in Indonesia. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The expected duration of the consultancy is from February 7, 2025, to March 30, 202
- The job does not specify a fee for the application process, as the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment. This includes application, interview, processing, or training stages. The organization emphasizes that it does not require information regarding applicants' bank accounts.
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