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we believe that you can make a significant impact here.

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GEO AI) Associate – One   
Level- Jr. to Mid Level
Number: 1
Duration:  6 Months [Possibility of Extension]
Start Date: August 1, 2024
Duty Station: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Job Summary:
The GeoAI Associate will be primarily responsible for the integration of artificial intelligence techniques and technologies with geospatial data and analysis. The GeoAI Associate will also be responsible for the project implementation and reporting to the partner organization and donor agency. The role involves conducting research, developing models, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support the development of monitoring tools for different hazards. Overall, the duties include designing the project activities, preparing detailed implementation plans, monitoring and reporting, and facilitating with the local government, civil society organizations, and vulnerable communities to strengthen the system for disaster and climate resilience and early warning systems.

Education and Experience: 

Master's degree or higher in Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field or Bachelor's Degree in Environment Science/Engineering / Disaster Risk Reduction/Rural Development or any other discipline with 0-3 years of work experience in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction. Masters running students can also apply.

Key responsibility: 

A.    Research and Development:

  • Ensuring the adequate understanding of the project plan, approaches and implementation strategies.
  • Conduct research on GeoAI methodologies and technologies.
  • Develop and implement AI models for geospatial data analysis.
  • Explore and apply machine learning techniques to geospatial datasets.

B.    Data Management:

  • Collect, preprocess, and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the research process.

C.    Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other researchers, data scientists, and stakeholders to integrate GeoAI solutions.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to collaborative research efforts.

D.    Technical Documentation:

  • Prepare technical reports, research papers, and documentation of methodologies and findings.
  • Maintain clear and detailed records of research activities and results.
  • Timely and quality delivery of the project activities including training, workshop, and support to the targeted community and individual.
  • Proposal Preparation, Documentation, generation of appropriate knowledge product as per the project plan, and results frameworks, and reporting to the partner organization and donor agency according to the agreed standards and timely manner. 
  • Support and facilitate the team in collecting the project progress, challenges, and opportunities and reporting to the partner organization regularly. 

E.    Knowledge Sharing:

  • Present research findings at internal and external meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Contribute to the development of training materials and deliver training sessions on GeoAI topics.
  • Ensure practice is established for a reflective learning environment within a project team, and organization and functioning of strong and effective teamwork.

Competencies and personal specification: 

  • Hunger for research and innovation is the must.
  • Good command in GIS, Google Earth Engine (GEE), Python Programming
  • Knowledge on Machine Learning
  • Strong conceptual, and interpersonal communication, negotiation, facilitation, and representation skills with working experiences in areas of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (is an added advantage)
  • Good writing and communication skills (English and Nepali both written and spoken) with proactive mindsets.  
  • Willingness to learn and update continuously, Co-create solutions and co-create ideas.
  • Demonstration skills, and experience in leading a team, engaging in the campaigns and initiatives, building relationships, working in partnership with local government, and civil society organizations, and maintaining the congenial working relationship with all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated skills in team building with an ability to coach and mentor the project team.  
  • Proven knowledge and skills in program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Proven experience in working with diverse communities, cultures, and the ability to cope with stress and decision-making with appropriate communication. 
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team and to work under pressure.

Package: The remuneration will be made as per the organization policy.

Reporting: The Associate will have to provide updates on a regular basis to the Executive Director and Team Leader about the progress, issues, and ongoing tasks.

The last date for submitting the application is 17:00 hours, July 30, 2024.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. IHRR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls will be entertained and any other direct or indirect solicitation may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.  The organization reserves right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason.


Deadline : 2024-07-30

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