Geospatial Information Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision the Head of the WESR Unit, the International UN Volunteer Specialist will:

•  Identify appropriate geospatial data sources (including open data and big data) for analytics projects.
•  Manage, analyze, and visualize environmental data to enhance more informed decision-making on the state of the environment using geospatial (GIS) technologies.
•  Develop and implement geospatial databases, geospatial data collection systems, geospatial data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
•  Create online databases, dynamic web maps, and visualization dashboards. Support the Physical WESR
•  Develop reports, dashboards, or other tools to effectively summarize findings and convey information to management.
•  Perform and document methods, processes, and quality assurances of programmed outputs.
•  Maintain and keep track of all geospatial related information content for the UN Environment World Environment Situation Room (WESR) platform.
•  Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Results/expected outputs:
•  As an active UN Environment Programme (UNEP) team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Turning data into information, information into insight through a range of data-driven products to support evidence-based decision-making. o GIS on-line data portal fully developed, integrated with WESR, and maintained according to needs and latest technological developments and innovations. o Effective support to UNEP technical divisions, regional and country offices on related work streams that include maps verification in accordance with UN Map rules.

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in geospatial information management, applied spatial analytics, earth observations, mapping, applications development. data visualization or related area is required.
• Proven experience in utilizing geospatial software (database management, spatial analysis, mapping, web services development, or programming languages) is required.
• Experience with team and/or project management is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in geospatial data-related programmes, projects, and activities using GIS tools and methodologies, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.