About the position
Earth Observations Strategy development, review and implementation Support the development and implementation of Earth Observations applications Promote the development of applications based on identified user requirements specifications that stakeholders should provide Monitor progress made on the implementation through bi-annual progress reports Facilitate the transfer of funds as per contract signed Provide technical inputs on the APP,Ops plan, strategic plan Approved APP, OPS plan, Strategic plan Approved quarterly,annual and projects reports KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING
Engage user communities to develop user requirements specifications on Earth Observation
Communicate the benefits of using Earth Observations to relevant stakeholders
Support the review of Earth Observations (EO) strategy and other
EO matters
Facilitate the implementation of the strategy through EO related stakeholders (e.g.SANSA, SAEON)
User requirements report and Relevant documentations (e.g. reports) in relation to user
engagements
Workshops,meetings, [URL Removed]
Benefits shared through the National EO Secretariat
Approved Review Report
Agreed milestones achieved on strategic implementation, and responding to user requirements
Facilitate the call for proposal based on user engagements and selection of the proposals forimplementation.
Analyse and make inputs on the quarterly, annual and projects reports
? Understanding of the Space Science and Technology Landscape
? Good grasp of SA Earth Observations Dynamics and role players
? Knowledge of National System of Innovation
Desired Skills:
- Same as above
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Executive Management / Director
Desired Qualification Level:
- Honours
