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.

This position is located in the Analytics and Location Intelligence Unit (ALIU) of the Client Solution Delivery Section (CSDS) within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies Service (SGITT) at the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi, Italy.

The Geospatial Information Assistant will work under the supervision of the Chief ALIU or designated Officer.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Geospatial Information Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinates and prepares the timely creation of standard and specialized thematic mappings products at all scales to support decision-making and information dissemination processes of other sections;
• Leads the team in the collection, processing and evaluation of geo-data, including vector, raster and thematic data, to enhance Mission geospatial databases;
• Performs a variety of geospatial analysis for a wide range of applications;
• Ensures proper logistical preparation and participation in the conduction of fieldwork;
• Participates in the quality control of all geospatial information products prepared;
• Contributes to topographic style mapping to support Mission operations;
• Participates in the archiving of the UNGSC’s geo-data and maintains the geo-database system;
• Participates in the operation of the UNGSC/CSDS/ALIU;
• Assists in the conduction of geospatial information training and education programmes for Mission staff; intranet map server(s) and its associated services;
• May supervise the team in GIS server administration, which includes the installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of geographic information system (GIS), as well as optimizing the availability and responsiveness of various GIS server functions: geo-database, file and web/application;
• Provides technical support in administration of desktop workstations, including first-level troubleshooting, application software installations and updates, as well as the upkeep of peripheral equipment, including plotters and scanners;
• Populates GIS data repository and implements appropriate data security and access controls;
• Liaises with server systems administrator group for the backup of GIS servers and implements disaster recovery plans for the UNGSC;
• Assists in the development of common applications and web templates/services for CSDS/ALIU;
• Coordinates the timely exchange of geospatial information between missions and the Geospatial Information Section of the Department of Operational Support (DOS);
• Assists in managing the technical work of junior staff;
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

A technical or vocational training/s in Cartography, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or equivalent, which involves geospatial information and image processing programmes and GIS Systems Administration, are desirable.

Work Experience

At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial information (ex., geographic information system (GIS) integration, geospatial/terrain analysis, image processing, mapping, GPS, geospatial-related information technology, etc.) and its related works, including at least two (2) years of experience at the international level are required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Experience with GIS software, such as ArcGIS PRO (and its extensions) and ERDAS Imagine, is required.

Experience with UN or similar International Organizations is desirable.

Experience conducting desktop studies or field data collection for groundwater services is desirable.

Experience with geo-database systems, software programming languages and web mapping technology is desirable.

Experience with Image Intelligence, predictive analysis, and AI is desirable.