Specialist
Level
GIS, Global Emergency Unit, Remote Sensing
Job Field
Switzerland
Location
Geneva
Base
We are currently looking for a Remote Sensing/Climate Specialist to support our Global Emergency team at HQ.
IMPACT is seeking a motivated candidate with a strong technical background, who has previous experience working in Remote Sensing, GIS and climate data analysis. More specifically, the candidate should have experience with analysis of satellite imagery with different spatial and spectral resolutions for the purposes of environmental monitoring, particularly the assessment of shocks (flood, drought) and environmental degradation. The candidate should understand concepts of cartographic design and be experienced in presentation of the results of spatial analysis using static and interactive mapping products. Ideally, the successful candidate will also be familiar with the collection and processing of socio-economic data, especially in relation to climate and environmental assessments. Experience in fragile or emergency contexts is a plus.
Under the direct supervision of the Global Emergency Manager (GEM), and functional supervision of the GIS and Remote Sensing Unit at HQ, the RS/Climate Specialist is responsible for providing technical backstopping for all emergency programmes situated within the Global Emergency Unit. The RS/Climate Specialist will be responsible for the application of geographic information systems and remote sensing in the Global Emergency Unit, including relevant aspects of research design, support in designing data collection tools, ensuring (spatial) data quality, spatial analysis, drafting of maps, and production of web maps and information management systems. In addition, as the climate crisis proliferates, the RS/Climate Specialist will play a critical role in tracking and analysing the impact of climate change on acute humanitarian emergencies globally. In coordination with the Global Emergency Manager and unit at large, the RS/Climate Specialist is required to support assessment planning in line with project and program objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines. The RS/Climate Specialist will also deploy to sudden onset disasters, through our partnership with UNDAC or otherwise, and/or other emergency contexts as needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- For this position, gross salary between 6’100 CHF and 6’300 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 450 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.
- Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT
- Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments
- Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
- Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens
- Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application using the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In case you encounter challenges using the application form, please contact us via jobs@impact-initiatives.org
