The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) invites applications to the theoretical and hands-on training on the use of Earth observation and geospatial information technology. This training is exclusively for women in Pakistan who have completed a bachelor’s degree or are enrolled in a university-level curriculum.
ICIMOD has been organizing the “Empowering women in geospatial information technology” training under its SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya (SERVIR-HKH) Initiative for the past two years. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ICIMOD piloted a remotely organized version of the four-day in-person training for women in Nepal in May 2020. In its fourth iteration, the training course is being extended exclusively to eligible women in Pakistan and will provide them with theoretical and practical knowledge in the use of EO data and GIT using real-world examples from the HKH region.
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Upon completion of the training, the participants will have a better understanding of the concepts and applications of GIS and RS, which will enable them to use the knowledge gained professionally.
A total of 20 young women participants with an academic background in the fields of geography, science, engineering, survey, environmental science and/or information technology are expected to participate in this training.
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OnlineBenefits
Upon completion of the training, the participants will have a better understanding of the concepts and applications of GIS and RS, which will enable them to use the knowledge gained professionally.
Eligibilities
- This training is only meant for women from Pakistan
- Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled in a university-level curriculum at the time of application
- Attendance in the training is free
- The training will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams; no travel and accommodation support will be extended
- Selected candidates must ensure the following:
- Access to a computer with the windows operating system installed
- Ability to install and run open-source GIS software
- Access to good internet connection to support audio/video lectures
- Be available to attend the online sessions from 09:00–17:00 pm (NPT)
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon satisfactory completion of the training
- Questions regarding selection and/or participation will not be entertained
Application Process
- Apply online through the Apply Now link.
- The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 June 2020. Selected candidates will be informed via email by 3 July 2019.
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Application Deadline: June 26, 2020
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