RESPONSIBILITIES: Earth Observations Strategy development, review and implementationEngage user communities to develop user requirements specifications on Earth ObservationCommunicate the benefits of using Earth Observations to relevant stakeholdersSupport the review of Earth Observations (EO) strategy and other EO mattersFacilitate the implementation of the strategy through EO related stakeholders.Support the development and implementation of Earth Observations applicationsFacilitate the call for proposal based on user engagements and selection of the proposals for implementation.Promote the development of applications based on identified user requirements specifications that stakeholders should provideMonitor progress made on the implementation through bi-annual progress reportsFacilitate the transfer of funds as per contract signedProvide strategic support and oversight for the organisations entities in SSTProvide technical inputs on the APP, Ops plan, strategic planAnalyse and make inputs on the quarterly, annual and projects reportsEngagement with strategic partnersEngage internationally, regionally and locally through bilateral and multilateral arrangementsCapacitate the region on the beneficial use of Earth Observations informationCollaborate with other countries on initiatives identified, especially in the SADC regionCreating the requisite human capital and technology incubators, industry development and promoting the public benefits of space science and technologyFacilitate the development of Human Capital Development and Space Awareness Initiatives Development and implementation of HCD plan to capacitate the Space programme put in placeOutreach programme to excite an array of stakeholders about SS&T