L’Institut international de recherche sur les cultures des zones tropicales semi-arides est l’un des 15 centres de recherche membres du Groupe consultatif pour la recherche agricole internationale.
Skill: Farming system/Remote Sensing – Location: Niamey, Niger – Duration: 2 years APPLY BY EMAIL: [email protected]
Overview
ICRISAT has a compelling mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people living in the semi-arid regions around the world. The semi-arid tropics are harsh environments with some of the highest levels of poverty and malnutrition, impacted strongly by climate change and battling water shortages and environmental degradation. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be met unless we are persistent in escalating efforts towards finding solutions in these most challenged landscapes.
This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of a modern and innovative agricultural research organization. ICRISAT is embarking on an ambitious new initiative to develop new and innovative funding models that will reach out to a wider portfolio of donors and investors, and to cultivate, engage in and build diverse and enduring strategic relationships with the private sector, foundations, governments and high-net worth individuals, among others.
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT) is seeking applications for a scientific Officer- Farming System/Remote Sensing Specialist to support Model validation of Scaling up Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Niger. The activities are undertaken as part of the SERVIR initiative in WEST AFRICA (SERVIR WA phase 2: 2022-2027. The scientific officer’s work location will be in Niamey, Niger and s/he will be reporting to the ICRISAT country representative.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Characterizing LULC based on physical and socio-economic factors in areas where FMNR has been successfully implemented;
- Identifying suitable areas for upscaling FMNR practices based on the identified characteristics;
- Analyzing how the FMNR and non-FMNR areas change by using time series analysis and the effects on crop yields.
- Assist the Project team in communicating ICRISAT results with SERVIR West Africa research results.
- Implementation of online and offline platform (Collaboration with LULC, AIMS and GIT)
- Peer reviewed paper writting
Key Skills
- Strong computational capability (working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning , Cloud computing),
- Bilingual in English and French (good verbal and written communication skills required in both anguages),
- Strong social and inter-personal skills, and a results-oriented personality
Additional/Preferred Skills
- Experience with farming sytem data analysis, Quality of Service (QoS),
- Interest and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Preferred Qualifications
MSc in Agricultural/environmental sciences, appliied mathematics, computer science remote sensing or related field
Why ICRISAT?
ICRISAT offers a rewarding career opportunity in dryland agricultural research to have a lasting impact on millions of lives and communities. The state-of-the-art research infrastructure with high performance culture, ICRISAT provides global exposure and learning.
How to apply:
If this position interests you, please follow the below instructions to apply.
Applicants should apply on or before December 6, 2022, with latest Curriculum Vitae, a motivation letter stating the date of availability of the candidate and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.
