GIS/Remote Sensing AnalystNew

Processes and integrates geospatial meteorological, hydrological, water-resource and agricultural information for a rapid drought assessment in Viet Nam. The analyst develops maps, spatial products and a traceable GIS database to identify drought impacts, water constraints and priority areas, supporting evidence-based preparedness and resilient water-resource management.

• Review drought-assessment materials, spatial datasets, maps and GIS databases relevant to water resources and agriculture
• Collect, organise and quality-control spatial meteorological, hydrological, agricultural and irrigation data
• Integrate historical drought information with spatial datasets to assess the extent and severity of impacts
• Develop maps of drought events, agricultural production, irrigation systems and areas exposed to forecast 2026 conditions
• Apply remote-sensing information to assess drought extent, crop distribution, vegetation changes and agricultural water stress
• Create spatial overlays and hotspot maps to identify priority areas and sectors for drought preparedness
• Establish and maintain a structured GIS database and prepare spatial products for reports and presentations
• Contribute technical inputs to the validation workshop, final assessment report and recommendations

• Advanced university degree in geography, geomatics, GIS, remote sensing, environmental science, water-resources engineering, agricultural engineering or a closely related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis or related fields
• Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese
• Vietnamese nationality or residence in Viet Nam with a valid work permit

• Experience identifying irrigation service areas and linking irrigation systems with agricultural production
• Experience using Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS or similar satellite datasets
• Experience using FAO WaPOR or other remote-sensing water-productivity and evapotranspiration datasets
• Experience developing GIS decision-support products for drought management or disaster-risk reduction
• Experience working with government agencies, research institutions, development partners and local authorities in Viet Nam

• GIS Analysis
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Data Processing
• Data Quality Control
• Drought Assessment
• Hydrological Analysis
• Agricultural Mapping
• Irrigation Analysis
• Spatial Modelling
• Database Management
• Data Visualisation
• Water Resources Management

• Sentinel
• Landsat
• MODIS
• WaPOR

• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances
• Apply through the FAO recruitment portal and attach a letter of motivation