Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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