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FOREST MANAGEMENT BUREAU

GIS and REMOTE SENSING UNIT/FMP/INREMP

Terms of Reference (TORGIS/Remote Sensing Consultant) 3-6 Months

1. Prepare the organizational structure/staffing pattern, job descriptions of the personnelinvolved in the GIS/RS Unit operations including the formulation of governance and

operational guidelines and policies;

2. Prepare a state-of-the-art applications of remote sensing in forest management andmonitoring in the Philippines (platforms)

3. Prepare training proposals to enhance the capability of GIS/RS personnel in the field of GISand Remote Sensing, based on identified gaps and needs and the objectives of the bureau;

4. Prepare an integration plan with the Existing National Program such as the National GreeningProgram (NGP), FLBD, FRA/NFI, FMP, INREMP, REDD+ and other forestry related

programs and projects of FMB;

5. Prepare a Communication, Data Access Plan to include data sharing, uploading ofdata/information to the GeoPortal Project, available printable GIS products (statistical data

and maps) to be uploaded to the FMB Website for regular updating;

6. Prepare Linkages and Collaboration PlanDraft a MOA among FMB, UPGE and UPLB forpossible services, development and technical collaboration; and how to harness the existing

GIS/RS initiatives and programs of other agencies academic institution and development

partners; and

7. Prepare an action plan regarding project monitoring using GIS/RS technology.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Level, preferably with Ph.D (Remote Sensing); 5 years work

experience on remote sensing applications in natural resources management; Preferably withundergraduate degree in forestry or natural resource management

Dr. Gail Perez: Available Hours

Mondays, except Third Monday, 1-5

Tuesdays

Wednesdays, afternoons

Thursdays, morning

Fridays, morning

Terms of Reference (TOR

Remote SensingAnalyst/Specialist, SG-18), 1 Year, Subject toAnnual Renewal, depending on funds

1. To interpret Remote Sensing Imageries using ENVI+IDL Software [Output: Report on MapInterpretation];

2. To classify raster image into land cover/land use types [Output: Maps];3. Toanalyze interpreted images and prepare data interpretation report (Statistical data) [ Output:

Maps and database];

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4. To convert data from raster to vector format using ArcGIS Software [Output: Maps];5. To train RS Technologist and GIS/RS personnel on how to interpret, classify and analyze

Remote Sensing imageries using ENVI+IDL software; and

6. To perform other tasks that maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Level (Degree in Remote Sensing or at least 12 units in Remote

Sensing); At least 2 years work experience on remote sensing applications in natural resources

management or relevant work; Preferably with undergraduate degree in forestry or natural resource

management

Terms of Reference (TORRemote Sensing Technologist, SG-15); 1 Year, Subject to Annual

Renewal, depending on funds

1. To classify raster image into land cover/land use types [Output: Maps];2. To analyze interpreted images and prepare data interpretation report (Statistical data) [

Output: Maps and database]; and3. To convert data from raster to vector format using ArcGIS Software [Output: Maps];4. To assist the RS Analyst/Specialist in all remote sensing tasks; and5. To perform other tasks that maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: With remote sensing background, at least 40 hours of training in

remote sensing; Preferably with undergraduate degree in forestry or natural resource management