Intergovernmental Authority on Development Early Warning Expert Jobs in Kenya
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the DRM Program Head, the Early Warning Expert will undertake the following tasks:
Ensure that exposure and vulnerability data, vulnerability methodologies, and workflows developed by ICPAC and its partners are integrated into ICPAC early warning systems, and that value-added services are developed to enhance decision-making across various actors and stakeholders.
Ensure that ICPAC systems are continuously updated and improved in terms of data, products, and features; automate workflows; maintain and update reproducible code; optimize systems; and develop new functionalities that customize the systems to meet user needs based on feedback and emerging requirements.
Support the collection, aggregation, and analysis of socio-economic data for various vulnerability indicators, including physical, economic, social, ecological, institutional, and cultural indicators, from global data sources for the IGAD region and specific member states, and integrate these data into the ICPAC and IGAD geoportal as a base layer.
Provide technical guidance on system improvement to leverage the best available technologies and support scientists and data managers with workflow automation.
Design, implement, and support capacity-building activities for users of early warning information and systems, with an emphasis on socio-economic vulnerability.
Optimize dissemination mechanisms to ensure that impact-based early warning information reaches the right people at the right time.
Downscale ICPAC regional early warning platforms into national instances, including the East Africa Drought Watch for Kenya and the East Africa Hazards Watch for Djibouti and South Sudan.
Serve as project lead on assigned projects, coordinating with project partners, planning and tracking activities and deliverables, managing stakeholder engagement, and reporting on project progress.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Academic Qualification
University degree in Computer Science, Geo-Informatics, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Specialized training in geospatial application development is an added advantage.
Professional Work Experience
At least four (4) years of relevant experience in geo-application design and development.
Demonstrated qualifications and proficiency in web application development and geo-application development. Candidates should provide links to at least two samples of previous work or GitHub code.
Solid and demonstrated experience working with
scripting languages such as Python to automate geo-processing data workflows.
Experience in backend development using languages and frameworks including Django, Go, and NodeJS.
Demonstrated experience with application containerization using Docker and deployment on cloud infrastructure.
Experience working on a variety of software development projects and developing responsive front-end web solutions.
Proven experience, evidenced by deployed projects or GitHub code, in designing and developing production-ready scalable geospatial web applications using open-source industry-standard technologies such as Node.js, React, Mapbox GL, Leaflet, Carto, Python, GeoServer, MapServer, and GDAL.
Sound knowledge of SQL and PostGIS spatial databases.
Experience developing REST APIs and a good understanding of microservices architecture.
Advanced knowledge of OGC geospatial standards including WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS, and Simple Features for SQL.
Experience working with the Go language and NoSQL databases is an added advantage.
Proficiency in statistical software such as R or Stata is an added advantage.
Experience manipulating and analyzing socio-economic and Earth observation data in different data formats is desirable.
Essential Skills and Competencies Required
Self-driven, results-oriented, and able to solve problems independently.
Ability to keep deadlines.
Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Experience working in the IGAD region is highly desirable.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their applications in PDF format accompanied by:
Cover Letter.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of Academic Credentials.
Copy of Professional Certification.
Copy of Passport Biometric Page or National Identity Card.
Three Reference Persons, including one from the last employer.
Applications should be submitted via email to:
recruitment@igad.int
Subject Line:
IGAD-CMA.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Intergovernmental Authority on Development Early Warning Expert Jobs in Kenya
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