Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Pedometrician- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station: Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: March 04, 2019ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES• Coordinate the rigorous work of geo-statistical and Machine learning analysis (MLA) predictions of soil properties and fertilizer recommendations of EthioSIS.• Ensure that the development of the soil fertility status and fertilizer recommendation atlas and bio-physical maps of Ethiopia are being produced within the agreed time plan/schedule using collected information and relevant legacy data.• Lead the cartography work of soil properties and fertilizer recommendations, and finalizing atlas and maps ready to printings and handover to regions and stakeholders.• Communicate pedometric mapping methodology of EthioSIS to different stakeholders, and on internationally renowned journals, book chapters, conferences, workshops and Medias.• Couching GIS teams of the MoA/ SRMID directorate and provide trainings to GIS teams of the MoA/ SRMID directorate and regional partners on the effective use of R programming language for spatial prediction of soil properties and fertilizer type maps.• Point person in supporting MoA in digital soil mapping; soil information and related decision makings.• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Master's

Required qualifications and experience
• MSc degree in Geo-statistics, GIS and Remote sensing, Geography, Natural resource management or related; PhD in these field of studies is a plus.
• At least 6 years’ experience in geo-statistical analysis and Machine learning approached spatial variability of soil properties including experience in the use of R programming language for spatial prediction of soil properties and fertilizer recommendations.
• Hands-on trainings and practical experience related to the EthioSIS and similar work is desirable.
• Experience in prioritizing and sequencing both programmatic and operation activities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork, accountability and results
• Ability to build good working relationships with all kinds of people; highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style
• Excellent problem-solving abilities in challenging environment
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service
• Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in at least Amharic and one additional Ethiopian language is a plus
• The Senior Pedometrician is also a member of a team supporting the capacity building and transition of the EthioSIS project to the Ethiopia Soil Resources Institute (ESRI)

0-1 year

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et• Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials WILL NOT be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.