Intern in mapping and analyzing current and historic trends of forest dynamics in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) (JOB ID 440)
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Background and context
Established in 1986, The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an independent, non-governmental organization that serves as a leading regional, technical point for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Asian Pacific region. With headquarters located in Bangkok, Thailand, ADPC has country offices in Bangladesh, Lao PDR and Myanmar. ADPC's well-established networks with government line agencies and strong partnerships with regional organizations and development agencies provide the foundation for its work. ADPC’s approach is to focus on:
- Science to enhance the capacity of countries in the utilization of SCIENCE based data and information to understand risk and make informed, evidence-based decisions;
- Systems for effective management of risk at all levels in countries; and
- Applications to address risk management measures for more resilient, sustainable development.
The ADPC is the host institution for SERVIR Mekong, the regional hub of the global SERVIR program, a partnership program of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) and NASA (the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration). The goal of SERVIR Mekong is to enhance climate change adaptation and environmental management in the Lower Mekong Subregion through the increased application of geospatial information in policy formulation, planning, and other decision-making contexts.
Objectives
Deforestation is a major problem in the greater Mekong Region that could lead to intensified flash floods. ADPC developed a system to map deforestation from space using satellites. The system was developed in collaboration with the University of Maryland and NASA.
Responsibilities
- Process and analyze satellite data
- Report on different forest change indicators in the LMB
- Write a report and presentation on the findings
Requirements
- Background in geo-information science
- Background in remote sensing
- Experience with the Google Earth Engine
- Strong English writing and communications skills
- Enthusiastic team player and collaborator
Duration of assignment
The assignment shall be 3-6 months intermittently, starting when both parties sign agreed terms.
Supervised by: Manager and Director, GEO
Deliverables and payment schedule
The intern should submit monthly timesheets in respective months for formal approval from the director of Geospatial Informatics Department.
Total cost: A lump sum allowance of THB 10,000 per month for international citizens and of THB 6,000 per month for Thai citizens
Travel costs and others: If as part of a work assignment travel is in Thailand or other countries in the region, all related expenses will be borne by ADPC such as: international travel (economy air ticket), Per Diem, accommodation and local transportation