Data Analyst LRS
Job Description
Title: Data Analyst LRS
Company Name: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
Vacancy: 02
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ BS in Agricultural Science/Environmental Science/Urban and Rural Planning related disciplines with strong background in statistics, data & analytics, and geospatial analysis
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The positions will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and will require extensive travel between project sites, primarily Jashore, Faridpur, Bogura, Dinajpur and Cox`s Bazar.
∎ The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year, with a three-month initial probationary period, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support ongoing research in GIS, Remote sensing and data organization and analysis activities.
∎ GIS data editing/digitizing, updating and management using QGIS/ArcGIS.
∎ Produce professional map layouts as required in different thematic areas as assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Prepare database in Excel / shapefiles / geodatabase format. Update and rectify geospatial data as necessary.
∎ Perform telephonic surveys and other electronic/instrumental surveys for agriculture and socioeconomic as necessary.
∎ Data curation, training data preparation and perform machine learning analysis.
∎ Satellite image processing, crop identification and perform classification.
∎ Generation of quality graphs, figures or maps for annual reports and publications
∎ Support in training manual preparation and assist in training activates.
∎ Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 2 years' experience in agriculture/Geospatial data analysis field
∎ Good understanding of predominant cropping systems in Bangladesh
∎ Ability to collect, manage, scientific data.
∎ Key Competencies:
∎ A. Preferred Skills/Experience:
∎ Generate training data for machine learning analysis by organizing data appropriately and perform analysis
∎ Assist in ODK form design and ODK server data monitoring, data cleaning, linking to analytical platforms
∎ Organize ODK and other forms of data using R/python for analysis and visualization.
∎ Experience in working with satellite images and image classification
∎ Experience with meteorological data
∎ Survey experience preferably using Open Data Kit (ODK), Global Positioning System (GPS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), handheld spectroradiometer, crop canopy analyzer and willingness to learn any new tools.
∎ B. Interpersonal skills: Contacts (Internal, External) Frequency, Nature and Purpose of Contacts
∎ Frequent contact with people other than immediate colleagues, but mostly within CIMMYT.
∎ Ability to communicate and relate effectively with others is very important.
∎ Purpose is often to provide or seek services, share information, and secure the cooperation and commitment of individuals or small groups or project teams.
∎ C. English Language:
∎ Read and understand work instructions or manuals.
∎ Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
∎ D. Other Language:
∎ Read and understand work instructions or manuals.
∎ Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
∎ E. Information Technology:
∎ Proficiency to use standard software at an advanced level. Typically this would include minor programming using macros, mail merge, designing customized reports, developing audio visual presentations, etc. with occasional assistance.
∎ May include some use of database or research applications.
∎ Advanced skills in Windows Operating System, LAN, and Internet
∎ Complex use of Simple systems
∎ F. Autonomy: Extent of supervision and support available
∎ Most of the work is conducted without reference to the supervisor.
∎ Sets action plans for one or more projects or work units and has the authority to determine short-term priorities
∎ Work is randomly checked and is subject to general supervision through reports, project meetings etc.
∎ G. Impact: Contribution to own unit, department, project or the organization
∎ Provides services or information, the quality and timeliness of which are important to enable the delivery of other functions, units, or individuals.
∎ Work is occasionally checked and errors soon become apparent and can be corrected with moderate costs and/or delays.
∎ H. Resources Managed:
∎ Manages own time and outputs; priorities are set by the supervisor
∎ Does not supervise any other staff member
∎ Control over other resources is not a significant element of the job, only custody of assets such as car, laptop.
Application Deadline: 28 Jan 2021
Company Information:
∎ 14 Jan 2021
∎ International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
∎ Business : The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 28th Jan 2021
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