Geospatial Information Officer

hace 2 semanas

Valencia, España United Nations A tiempo completo

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide.

The position is located in the Analytics and Location Intelligence Unit (ALIU) of the Client Solutions Delivery Section (CSDS) within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunication Technologies (SGITT) at the UNGSC, Valencia, Spain.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Chief ALIU or other designated officer.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Geospatial Information Officer is responsible for the following:

- Locates and defines new geospatial data analysis process improvement opportunities.
- Identifies appropriate geospatial data sources (including open data and big data) for analytics projects.
- Collaborates with data engineers and data scientists to improve data flows, data quality, etc.
- Develops and implements geospatial databases, geospatial data collection systems, geospatial data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
- Performs and documents methods, processes and quality assurances of programmed outputs.
- Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns, using basic machine learning techniques, statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data.
- Develops and implements various analysis, reporting and quality control capabilities.
- Creates online databases, dynamic web maps and visualization dashboards.
- Leads technical teams and manages projects using proved project management methodology.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in geoinformatics (geomatics), geospatial information, Earth sciences, remote sensing or other related geoscience fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification
Professional certification in project management (Prince II Foundation or equivalent) is desirable.

Work Experience

Experience in using geospatial software (database management, spatial analysis, mapping, web services development or programming languages) is required.

Experience in conflict surveillance, damage and impact assessment, border-crossing monitoring, and incident analysis is required.

Experience with Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE) is desirable.

Experience in project management is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Special Notice
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of

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