Drone Mapping Consultant

ABOUT THE COMPANY

HOT is an international team dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. We work together to provide map data which revolutionises disaster management, reduces risks, and contributes to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

JOB SUMMARY

A  minimum requirement for this role includes:Demonstrated experience in drone mapping / UAV imagery capture and processing;Valid Remote Pilot License (RPL) or equivalent recognized by KCAA;Access to a KCAA-compliant, registered, and insured drone suitable for mapping;Ability to work collaboratively with community and multi-stakeholder teams;Fluency in English (Swahili strongly preferred).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Before fieldwork — planning + set-upConfirm the areas of interest (approx. 33 villages / ~2.7 km² total) and technical specifications with HOT‑ESA and SDI Kenya (e.g., target ground sample distance, overlap, altitude limits, output formats);Prepare a concise flight plan and risk assessment, including:KCAA compliance steps and required permissions/authorizations;community engagement approach (who is informed, when, and how);safety procedures, contingency plans, and no‑fly constraints;Configure Drone Tasking Manager (DroneTM) for delivery:create/configure the project(s) for the agreed AOIs;set up user access/roles for HOT‑ESA and SDI Kenya;agree naming conventions and data packaging structure (imagery, logs, metadata);Prepare a light capacity development plan (what will be demonstrated/coached, to whom, and when), aligned to the “learning‑by‑doing” approach.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Land use planning, GIS surveying, Camera operations, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree