Satellite Imagery Research Officer (Ukraine)
The HALO Trust, Germany
Job Description
Satellite Imagery Research Officer (Ukraine)
Permanent, Full Time
Location Brovary, Ukraine
Salary Competitive - This post is open to Ukrainian nationals as well as other international candidates. Contract Terms and Conditions dependent on residency.
About HALO:
HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 28 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence, creating more durable solutions to support stability. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition, and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence. In recent years HALO has grown significantly. With our financial strength and strong partnerships with corporates, governments and private donors, HALO is uniquely positioned to help build more resilient and prosperous communities; better equipped to respond to the interconnected global challenges of war, climate change, disease, political and economic instability. As a result, the nature of our programming is diversifying to increase the impact we can have.
Responsibilities
The Satellite Imagery Research Officer is a new position within the Remote Sensing Department of The HALO Trust in Ukraine. Satellite-based remote sensing is already used by many actors in relation to the current conflict in Ukraine and HALO wishes to maximise its impact in support of the identification and classification of minefields and other areas contaminated by explosive ordnance. We are particularly interested in the potential for using time-series analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to track the building of trenches and fighting positions that may indicate the presence of mines. We have received funding specifically for investigating this question but also for the analysis of any types of remote sensing data which could be relevant. The successful candidate will be building this project in its entirety including procurement of the necessary data sets, hardware and software, conduct of the work, and reporting. This role initially includes no direct management responsibilities but could extend into recruiting and managing a small team of analysts.
Specific responsibilities:
- Draft a road map for the SAR research project, including requirements for data sets, hardware, and software.
- Conduct initial data processing and provide sample data outputs for review by the non-technical survey and clearance management teams.
- Write progress reports and provide briefings for internal audiences.
- Depending on results, continue or extend the project, or refocus into other areas of remote sensing.
- Provide training in processing and analysis techniques to other staff as required.
- Ensure that HALO is compliant with any data restrictions or other regulations.
- Coordinate as required with other departments and work at all times in compliance with HALO’s policies and procedures.
- If required, lead on the recruitment of additional data analysts and manage them.
Requirements
Requirements
- University degree in remote sensing or related field
- Experience with processing of Synthetic Aperture Radar data
- Experience with time-series analysis of remote sensing data (ideally with SAR)
- English at B2 level or above
- Ability to solve problems creatively.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with the ESRI suite of products, especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
- Experience managing a small team
- Experience managing a budget in a professional context
- Ukrainian language ability.
All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
- Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
- Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
- Travel overseas as and when required.
- To discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures which may include Risk and COSHH Assessments and participation in evacuation procedures as necessary.
Benefits