Imagery Analyst in The HALO Trust

Dear candidates! We are open to all segments of the population regardless of race, nationality, age, religious preferences. We are happy to consider candidates with disabilities and are open to working with veterans. ABOUT The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian demining organization. HALO is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious organization headquartered in the UK. HALO's mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict. We clear landmines and the explosive debris of war so communities and countries can recover. HALO is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of age, sex, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic. All recruitment is conducted in a transparent manner, with selection made solely on the basis of ability. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HALO Ukraine has been operating since 2016, delivering humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance and explosive ordnance risk education. The program currently employs approximately 1100 staff members. HALO Ukraine is responding to the humanitarian crisis in the country and seeking a competent Imagery Analyst to support our efforts.JOB TITLE: Imagery AnalystLOCATION: Mykolaiv OblastREPORTING TO: Remote Sensing ManagerThe HALO Trust is currently recruiting for an Imagery Analyst to support its work clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine. The position will initially be a temporary three-month contract with the opportunity to transfer to a full-time role, depending on performance. The Imagery Analyst will process and analyze imagery from a range of remote sensing sources and produce information products for use by HALO's clearance and survey teams in the field. The post holder will also be involved in a number of research and development projects. The role is primarily office based but can include some limited field work. Responsibilities: Acquire and process satellite imagery from a range of providers for end use by field teams across a number of platforms. Analyze satellite imagery to identify points of interest and annotate in HALO's information management system. Process UAV sensor data (optical, thermal, multispectral, lidar) to provide ortho-mosaics and other information products. Conduct quality control checks of collected data and submit into HALO`s information management systems. Collaborate with the research and development team to develop remote sensing capture and processing capabilities. Requirements: University degree in Remote Sensing, Geodesic Surveying, GIS, cartography or related fields. Or relevant, equivalent experience analyzing imagery (including military or intelligence contexts). At least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Experience of using photogrammetry techniques. Experience of processing satellite and UAV sensor data for display on online and offline maps and building tile layers for online hosting.Ability to think critically.Initiative and proactivity.High communication skills.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate.Desirable:English language skills (desirable).Experience using Pix4D for processing of UAV imagery. Familiarity with the Esri suite of products, especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise. Experience processing data from different remote sensors (optical, thermal, multispectral, lidar). Experience using Python or other programming languages ​​to automate workflows in ArcGIS.Terms and ConditionsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, one hour lunch break (40 hours per week) Willing to travel to task sitesSalary: competitive, dependent upon experienceAnnual Leave: 24 daysNon-contributory life assuranceEmergency medical insurance when traveling overseas, including repatriation ABOUT NASHALO The Trust is the world's largest organization in the field of humanitarian demining. HALO is a non-governmental, non-political and non-religious organization headquartered in Great Britain. HALO's mission is to lead efforts to save lives and restore livelihoods for those affected by conflict. We clear areas of landmines and explosive devices so that civilians and countries can return to normal life. As an employer, HALO Trust provides equal opportunities and does not discriminate against job applicants based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc. The selection procedure is carried out transparently and exclusively on the basis of the abilities of the candidates. We encourage women and people with disabilities to apply for this position. HALO has been working in Ukraine since 2016, carrying out mine action activities that include surveying, demining and awareness of the risks associated with explosive devices. Currently, the program has about 1,100 employees. Responding to the humanitarian crisis, HALO Ukraine is looking for a competent satellite imagery analyst. POSITION: Satellite Imagery Analyst LOCATION: Mykolaiv Oblast RESPONSIBILITY: Remote Sensing Department Manager Imagery Analyst HALO Trust is recruiting for the position of Satellite Imagery Analyst to support its work on clearing the territory of Ukraine of landmines and munitions that did not explode. Initially, the term of the fixed-term contract for the position will be six months, with the possibility of renewing the permanent contract in the future depending on performance. The satellite image analyst will process and analyze images from a number of remote sensing sources and produce information products for use by HALO demining teams and examination. The individual in this position will also participate in a number of research and development projects.ResponsibilitiesReceive and process satellite images from multiple sources for end use by field teams on a number of platforms.Analyze satellite images, identify data of operational value, and add entries in the HALO information management system. Perform data processing of sensors installed on UAVs (optical, thermal, multispectral, lidar) to create orthomosaics and other information products. Conduct quality checks of collected data and enter them into HALO information storage systems. Cooperate with by members of the research and division departmentwork for the purpose of developing remote sensing and information processing tools. Requirements Higher education in the field of remote sensing or a related field. Work experience in the field of at least 2 years. Experience in using photogrammetry techniques. Experience in processing satellite images and images from UAV sensor sensors for offline display and online maps, building layers for online platforms. Ability to think critically. Proactive approach and initiative. Developed communication skills. Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to innovate. English language skills (preferred). Experience using Pix4D for UAV image processing. Experience with a suite of Esri products, especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.Experience processing data from various types of sensory sensors (optical, thermal, multispectral, lidar).Experience using Python or other programming languages ​​to automate workflows in ArcGIS.Terms and ConditionsEmployment hours: 10/4 , from 08:00 to 17:00, lunch break - one hour (40 hours per week). Willingness to travel to demining sites Salary: competitive, depends on experience. Annual leave: 24 days. Insurance. Medical insurance for the case of emergency situations during trips abroad, including repatriation. We are open to all segments of the population, regardless of race, nationality, age, religious preferences. We are happy to consider candidates with disabilities and are open to working with veterans.