CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
DUE: 20 OCT 2023
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions
Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Contract Type: Fixed term. Renewable
JOB ROLE
The Geospatial Science Intern will play an integral role in assisting with the collection, pre-processing, and cleaning of geospatial data from various sources, such as satellite imagery and spatial databases. They will contribute to the development and implementation of geospatial data analysis workflows, which encompass data manipulation, feature extraction, and statistical analysis.
Key responsibilities include: –
- Assist in collecting, pre-processing, and cleaning geospatial data from diverse sources, including satellite imagery and spatial databases.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of geospatial data analysis workflows.
- Perform data manipulation tasks to prepare geospatial data for analysis.
- Assist in feature extraction tasks to derive valuable insights from geospatial datasets.
- Support statistical analysis efforts to uncover patterns and trends within geospatial data.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure data quality and accuracy during the analysis process.
- Document and maintain clear records of data collection, pre-processing, and analysis procedures.
- Contribute to the generation of visualizations and reports to effectively communicate geospatial analysis outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in geography, geospatial science, data science, or a related field. Strong interest and enthusiasm for geospatial data analysis and data science techniques. Familiarity with geospatial data sources, such as satellite imagery and spatial databases. Basic knowledge of data pre-processing techniques for geospatial data. Proficiency in geospatial data analysis tools and software, such as GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new geospatial analysis techniques and tools.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager by 20th October 2023 (4.30pm) and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw
Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.