Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.

Responsibilities or duties

Specifically, the consultant will develop for full operability, a spatial tool to service the GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation global portfolio with:

• A user information collection component, which will allow users to upload and manage their data within the tool; The GEF Biodiversity & Land Degradation Unit will integrate their data holdings and hosting requirements with UNEP’s data management system.
• A data analysis component, which will allow users to use their own and global datasets to report against indicators.
• A visualization component, which will allow appropriate and useful visualization of data and indicators; and
• A synthesis and reporting component, providing tailored reports specific to user requirements.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education Qualifications:

An advanced degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Science/Analytics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in the required field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience related to database development and archiving, software systems analysis, design, and development is required.

Experience in geospatial information management with a strong background in data monitoring, reporting, and visualization for environmental or development programs is required.

High proficiency in at least four of the following: React, MS SQL, MySQL, ASP.NET, C-sharp, Java, Geographic Information System (GIS), PHP, JavaScript is an asset.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Reporting lines: The consultant will work in collaboration with the Enterprise Solutions Section (ESS) Unit, Corporate Services Division under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Programme Officer in charge of Knowledge Management of the GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit based in Panama City.

• Develop for full operability, a spatial tool to service the GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation global portfolio with: A user information collection component, which will allow users to upload and manage their data within the tool; The GEF Biodiversity & Land Degradation Unit will integrate their data holdings and hosting requirements with UNEP’s data management system.
• A data analysis component, which will allow users to use their own and global datasets to report against indicators.
• A visualization component, which will allow appropriate and useful visualization of data and indicators; and
• A synthesis and reporting component, providing tailored reports specific to user requirements.

• React
• MS SQL
• MySQL
• ASP.NET
• C-sharp
• Java
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• PHP
• JavaScript

• Advanced degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Science/Analytics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• First-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in the required field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience related to database development and archiving, software systems analysis, design, and development.
• Experience in geospatial information management with a strong background in data monitoring, reporting, and visualization for environmental or development programs.