Ferrari Irene
Consultant
Roma,Lazio
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Mobile Data Collection Data Management Specialist and Earth Observation Analyst with twelve years of experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis. Proven extensive experience in setting up mobile data collection surveys, complete familiarity with ODK / ONA Platform. Extensive experience in field surveys and deployment and supervision of field teams. Significant experience in capacity development and online/remote learning. Demonstrated experience in analyzing Earth Observation data for natural hazard impact assessment and household survey data for food security assessment. Significant experience working with key stakeholders and partners, capacity building of government staff, national and international institutions, local NGOs, and beneficiaries involving people of different nationalities and cultures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Data Collection and Data Management specialist, Earth Observation Analyst
World Food Programme
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Led crop Monitoring crop mapping project and shaped operational setup for Mozambique, NE Nigeria, Namibia, Cuba, Lebanon, South Sudan, Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Iraq, and Syria.
- Prepared .xlsforms suitable for crop data collection, per Sen2Agri project guidelines.
- Ensured datasets transmission to EODC servers for integration with Sentinel- 2 data and performed preliminary post-processing of crop field data.
- Mapped and summarized analytical outputs from Sen2Agri system, integrated into summary reports for piloting countries.
- Entrusted in providing remote and loco support and training on crop field data collection exercises.
- Trained WFP and government staff in data collection, data management, and data visualization (Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Iraq, NE Nigeria, Cuba).
- Provided remote and in-loco training on Remote sensing, seasonal monitor indicators (NDVI, rainfall, land surface temperature, air temperature data interpretation), and QGIS to the, and National Meteorological Institute staff in Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Cuba.
- Led drone data collection missions (Mozambique), processed and analyzed drone imagery collected in Mozambique and Malawi during Crop type mapping pilot.
- Produced a variety of remote sensing analyses to detect and assess the impact of extreme natural events (floods, heavy rains, droughts) and conflicts on areas and communities affected (Mozambique, South Sudan, RoC, CAR, NE Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia).
- Collected and processed Earth Observation and Climate datasets for specific countries or regions of interest to WFP, generating relevant products using Google Earth Engine or other image processing, analysis, and cartographical visualization tools (Ethiopia, Cuba, Iraq, Mozambique, Uganda, South Sudan, Malawi, NE Nigeria, Kenya, North Korea, Lebanon, Republic of Congo, Myanmar).
- Improved and standardized Crop presence analysis methodology; produced Crop Presence maps and reports for NE Nigeria and South Sudan.
- Entrusted with data collection and data management strategy for the Climate and Earth Observation team assessments and data collection activities.
- AIMS project manager: Provided technical guidance and expertise to Asset Impact Monitoring System (AIMS) on VHR image analysis. Liaised with OSZPR and Country Offices for chronic management of AIMS activities, including acquiring and managing FFA ( Food for Assets) project location data. Prepared before/after analytical reports for FFA project sites. Managed the team.
- Engaged with commercial image suppliers; acquired and managed VHR image data.
- Provided technical support to OSZPR on AIMS Platform Project and liaised with ESRI Team.
- Participated as technical advisor in developing the new VAM resource center learning web tool.
Information & Knowledge Management, GIS Officer
World Food Programme
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Implemented Data collection and data management SOP for countries piloting crop-type mapping experiments.
- Provided remote and in-loco support to field campaigns, performed troubleshooting of data collection, and real-time quality control (South Sudan, Uganda, and Malawi).
- Tested data collection tools: Kobo toolbox, ODK, Survey CTO, Smap, ArcGis Collector, Survey 123, and Identified ODK as data collection tool for crop mapping pilots.
- Provided technical and analytical support and trained Lebanon CO, SO, and government staff in implementing the M&E Monitoring system using ODK (Open Data Kit, a mobile data collection tool).Supervised CO activities to set up the National Poverty Targeting Programme (NPTP) data collection and monitoring system.
- Grasp Product Manager ( Mobile data collection tool developed in WFP): led software development and roll-out activities, delivering user s training at HQ and RB and CO levels. Directed the technical rollout of GRASP in terms of infrastructure procurement and software installation. Prepared multimedia training material for GRASP installation and usage. Delivered remote and in-loco training sessions on GRASP and completed ad hoc GRASP installation and server setup requests for WFP RBs and COs: RBC CBT, RBC M&E, Malawi, Liberia, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, DRC, Guatemala, Ecuador, Armenia, Peru, Cuba, Sudan, Iran, India, Armenia, Sudan, Algeria, and Somalia. Provided GRASP training to farmers enrolled in P4P(purchase for progress) Farm gate sales data collection activities in El Salvador, Ghana, and Tanzania.
- Entrusted with P4P Farm gate sales data verification, data management, and analysis.
- Supported IFAD West and Central Africa Division during GRASP server setup and data collection activities of Value chain assessment carried out in 4 countries: Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso.
- Gaza complex emergency: led WFP, UNDP, and UNRWA on implementation of the questionnaire used to assess 120,000 damaged buildings and on the integration of geoSDI, an open-source GIS, to GRASP
- Supported Somalia CO in deploying the national Market Price data collection and monitoring system.
- .Technical advisor and focal point for MDCA Corporate Library portfolio and core assessment approval process: provided feedback to OST Bangkok regarding requirements for the new corporate system, shared system requirements, and VAM needs with OST Bangkok division. Participated in MDCA system tests: reports on bugs, enhancements/improvements provided to MDCA team.
- Established WFP standard variable naming convention and finalized VAM variables codebook, imported Malawi EFSA assessment data in Mongo DB.
- Conducted background research on qualitative data analysis for HIF Proposal; created and shared Standard template with the HQ RAM assessment team to record qualitative data (Focus Group discussion). Produced Semantic analysis and reports for Burkina Faso JAM Assessment, Haiti EFSA, and Chad Refugees assessment.
- Supported household data analysis as required (SPSS).
- Produced maps for a variety of Food Security indicators or any other data inputs provided by Regional Bureaus, Country Offices, and HQ Services as requested, using ESRI ArcGIS software.
Information and Knowledge Management Officer
World Food Programme
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Supported country offices to upload/download data to the VAM Food and Commodity Prices Data Store and follow up data cleaning process.
- Led the geo-referencing process of markets monitored by WFP COs. Created and finalized the database containing more than 2000 markets.
- Reviewed country bulletins and other sources to collate CPI, fuel, and terms of trade information for preparation of the Market Monitor. Authored Comments on CPI and Fuel and produced maps for market monitor and other bulletins. Supported Market team on price data analysis when required.
- Researched paper(s) using price data and CFSVA (cross-sectional) FSMS (panel data).
- Match price data with households geo-referencing in CFSVA and FSMS surveys. Analyzed large Food Security datasets to identify trends and patterns.
- Supported the creation of the Assessment tracking database: data entry, data verification, and harmonization.
- Managed Food Security Analysis (FSA) Report migration, authoring abstracts for migrating existing reports to the new Content Management-based website in English, French, and Spanish.
- Published VAM reports on the website and social media platforms as per standard routine.
- Kept IT Equipment Inventory of the Division updated in coordination with the appropriate Units.
Knowledge Management Intern
World Food Programme
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Prepared and updated inventory of 300 PDA (Personal Digital Assistant - used by VAM for electronic data capturing of food security indicators) hardware and accessories to be sent to Cos.
- Developed the system, using barcode software for MS Excel to label packages in hardware equipment storage in HQ Rome.
- Supported data entry, verification, and harmonization process of creating the Food Security Assessment tracking database.
- Collected and organized Market price data received from Country Offices in a standardized format.
- Assisted in cleaning of obsolete metadata from the VAM SIE database.
Education
University Degree - Languages
Università Degli Studi Di Roma Tor Vergata
Roma02.2008
Skills
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Learning Strategies
- Project Management
- Data collection and review
- Operational Improvements
- Sampling Protocols
- Natural Resources
- Geographic Mapping Data Collection
- Remote Sensing
- Data modeling and assessment
- Operational Data Management
- Research and data analysis
- PHP
- HTML
- Proficiency in SPSS, QGIS, ArcGIS, ODK, ONA, Tableau, Google Earth Engine
Additional Information
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Mobile Data Collection and Data Management specialist, Earth Observation Analyst
World Food Programme
09.2019 - 08.2023
Information & Knowledge Management, GIS Officer
World Food Programme
06.2013 - 08.2019
Information and Knowledge Management Officer
World Food Programme
06.2011 - 05.2013
Knowledge Management Intern
World Food Programme
11.2010 - 05.2011
University Degree - Languages
Università Degli Studi Di Roma Tor Vergata
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