Geospatial Data Clerk 2 at icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health

Overall purpose of the job

The position holder will be responsible for collecting and collating data (occurrence, bionomic, and insecticide resistance) from various sources (e.g., Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), VectorBase, MalariaGEN, Global Vector Hub) into the Vector Atlas data-hub. He/She will be responsible for geospatial data cleaning, pre-processing, and integration.

Specific Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Abstract, collate and accurately record georeferenced data (occurrence, bionomic, and insecticide resistance) from various sources (e.g., Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), VectorBase, MalariaGEN, and Global Vector Hub).
• Source malaria vector data (geospatial data) from published literature.
• Continuously populate the vector atlas data platform.
• Apply geospatial data integration across platforms.
• Conduct basic geospatial analysis in relation to insecticide resistance in malaria vectors.
• Assist in conducting training to various stakeholders including icipe postgraduate students on geospatial data documentation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/ Arts in Geographical Information System (GIS), Geospatial Modelling, GeoInformation or related field. The degree should have been obtained from a recognised university.
• Knowledge of geospatial scripting languages (e.g., R, Google Earth Engine).
• At least 1 year of work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in Geographical Information System (GIS), geospatial modelling, geo-statistics, and geoinformation science.
• Previous experience at an international/regional research organisation is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools for geospatial data collection and analysis (e.g., ArcMap, QGIS, and ENVI) and file formats (e.g., ESRI Shapefile: shp, shx, dbf, Geo-referenced TIFF: tif, tfw, and GPS location: gpx and OK).
• Knowledge of commonly used and publicly available geospatial databases (e.g. WorldClim, AfriClim, etc.)

Closing date: 31 May 2022