International Specialist on Remote Sensing
Join FAO in strengthening forestry capacities in Moldova using remote sensing.
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Overview
Join FAO in strengthening forestry capacities in Moldova using remote sensing.
You have:
- University degree in remote sensing, geomatics, forestry or related disciplines (MSc)
- At least 8 years of continuous professional experience in remote sensing and GIS applications for forestry and forest inventories
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another official FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian), preferably Russian
Contract
This is a PSA contract. More about PSA contracts.
Organizational Setting
FAO in partnership with the Government of Moldova is implementing the project TCPF: Developing the institutional capacity of the National Forestry Agency in the preparation of NFI. The main objective is to strengthen national capacities to design, plan and conduct a forest inventory at the national level.
Reporting Lines
The International Specialist on Remote Sensing will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Moldova and the technical supervision of Forestry Officer, REU.
Technical Focus
Remote sensing, GIS and cartographic applications for forestry and forest inventories;
Tasks and responsibilities
- join various project teams and guarantee the necessary outputs requiring remote sensing, GIS or cartography data processing, analysis or expert knowledge. Forest inventories including national forest inventories, will be the major focus.
- prepare or supervise production of various mapping products or sample based surveys dealing with land categorisation according to FAO FRA terms and definitions as well as according to other international standards e.g. IPCC (LULUCF).
- identify suitable geographical areas for various project activities (afforestation, reforestation, enrichment planting, field based forest inventories etc.).
- assist with the preparation of project documents, work plans, activity descriptions, Terms of References (ToR), Letter of Agreements (LoA), trainings and similar inputs upon request by the Forestry Officer, REU.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in remote sensing, geomatics, forestry or related disciplines (MSc);
- At least 8 years of continuos professional experience (after graduation from University) in the field of remote sensing and GIS applications for forestry and forest inventories;
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge another official FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian), preferably Russian for COF.REG. For PSA.SBS the working knowledge of only one language might be required.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Additional Selection Criteria
- Traceable career record including experience with international projects and teams.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a remote sensing project? | This question assesses your project management skills and your ability to work with remote sensing technologies. | Share specific examples that highlight your role in project management and how you achieved successful outcomes. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in cartographic data processing? | The interviewer wants to understand your methods for maintaining data integrity in GIS applications. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in forest inventory projects and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with international teams on forestry projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on advancements in remote sensing technology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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