NUTRIAID INTERNATIONAL ETS sta selezionando un/a ICT operator da inserire nella sua operatività in Italia e Senegal. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Da definire Scadenza candidature 06/02/2025
ICT operator – Data Translator for Actionable Insights to address malnutrition and strengthen Agricultural practices and Disaster Risk Reduction
Duty station:
- Torino (Italy) or remote
- Minimum 40% of work hours at the TriM – Translate into Meaning office in Torino (Italy)
- Opportunities for short missions in Senegal
Position Overview:
Nutriaid, in collaboration with TriM and Università di Torino, is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and motivated individual to join the team involved in the implementation of the following project: High Technology to Address Malnutrition in Senegal. The successful candidate will focus on transforming weather and weather-related-data collected by the CBON (Community-Based Observation Network) in Senegal, as well as data from Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, satellites or by local institutions, into actionable insights. This work will support decision-making processes for agriculture, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and community resilience. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about using data to make a difference in communities worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate scientific and technical data from the project cloud database into user-friendly, actionable insights tailored to diverse stakeholders, ranging from local communities to institutional decision-makers.
- Develop or guide the creation of tools, dashboards, or bulletins to effectively communicate data and insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to build capacity in interpreting weather-related information and validate the usability of developed tools.
- Enhance the usability and relevance of current CBON platforms to better serve stakeholder needs.
- Work closely with partners and stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities for integrating weather data into broader decision-making frameworks.
- Provide insights and contribute to the development of materials and tools that support training programs and community outreach initiatives, improving data literacy and decision-making capabilities through the effective use of weather and related data.
Requirements:
Educational Background: Degree in Environmental Science, ICT, Data Science, Meteorology, Climatology or related fields.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R or GIS software).
- Experience in web design or developing user-friendly data visualization tools.
- Knowledge of meteorology and climatic data is a plus.
Communication Skills:
- Ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful and accessible information at different levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English; French proficiency is highly desirable.
Experience of special interest
- Background in international cooperation, development and capacity building in rural or community settings.
- Experience in agriculture or disaster risk reduction initiatives is a strong advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- Enthusiastic and ready to embrace new challenges.
- Strong sense of initiative and ability to plan and work independently.
- Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful initiative driving sustainable development and climate resilience.
- Work in a multicultural and innovative environment that values creativity and collaboration.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities in Senegal and more in general across Africa.
- Opportunity for a field mission in Senegal.
- Gaining experience and skills that are expendable at nationally and internationally agencies engaged on climate change issues
COME CANDIDARSI
inviare CV e lettera motivazionale a progetti@nutriaid.org