Individual Contractor - Geospatial Analysts – Satellite Imagery and GIS (Geneva office based) in Genève

ppLeaflet | Produced by United Nations Geospatial /p h3Individual Contractor – Geospatial Analysts – Satellite Imagery and GIS (Geneva office based) /h3 pRoster /p pOrganizational Unit /p pUnited Nations Satellite Centre /p h3Expertise /h3 pThe United Nations Satellite Centre, UNITAR, delivers geospatial analysis and satellite-derived products to support humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction, human rights monitoring, and sustainable development. The United Nations Satellite Centre operates across emergency, conflict, and development contexts, producing geospatial data, analytical outputs, and web-based services, while also contributing to applied research and capacity development through training and knowledge transfer. /p pThis roster is established for bIndividual Contractors (non-regular staff) /b to contribute to the production of high‑quality, timely, and operationally relevant geospatial analysis and satellite imagery‑derived products supporting United Nations Satellite Centre activities. /p pRoster members will work in close coordination with United Nations Satellite Centre teams in Geneva, contributing to analytical production, workflows, and knowledge development across humanitarian, development, and complex operational contexts. /p h3Key areas of expertise and functions include: /h3 ul liConducting satellite imagery analysis using visual interpretation, remote sensing techniques, GIS‑based methodologies, and AI‑supported approaches where relevant /li liSupporting the identification, acquisition, and processing of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets /li liProducing cartographic outputs, geospatial datasets, web mapping services, and analytical reports in accordance with United Nations Satellite Centre standards /li liContributing to technical analyses such as damage and impact assessments, change detection, land use analysis, infrastructure and settlement mapping, and conflict‑related analysis /li liSupporting the implementation of geospatial data processing and analytical workflows, including data preparation, processing, and output generation /li liContributing to the development and refinement of analytical methodologies, workflows, and tools, including automation and GeoAI approaches /li liParticipating in the documentation of workflows, analytical processes, and methodologies /li liEnsuring outputs meet quality standards, timelines, and operational requirements, including performing quality checks on analytical products /li liWorking in coordination with United Nations Satellite Centre personnel to support timely delivery of project outputs and contribute to workflow consistency /li liContributing to tracking analytical activities and supporting project implementation processes, as required /li liSupporting the preparation of technical reports, analytical notes, presentations, and communication materials /li liContributing to knowledge products, documentation, and technical reporting /li liSupporting training and capacity development activities through preparation of datasets, technical examples, and applied exercises /li liContributing to applied learning activities and, where relevant, development of training content aligned with operational workflows /li /ul h3Expected outputs /h3 pExpected outputs may include satellite imagery analysis products, maps, datasets, web‑based services, analytical reports, contributions to workflows and methodologies, inputs to technical documentation, and support to knowledge products and training materials. /p h3Assignments /h3 pAssignments are office based in Geneva, Switzerland, requiring close collaboration with United Nations Satellite Centre teams. Engagements are delivered under Individual Contractor modalities, with no supervisory responsibilities. /p h3Experience and Qualifications /h3 p3–5 years of experience in geospatial analysis, including: /p ul liSatellite imagery interpretation and GIS workflows /li liProduction of maps, datasets, and analytical outputs /li liData acquisition, processing, and analysis /li liExperience in humanitarian or operational contexts is an asset /li /ul pUniversity degree in GIS, remote sensing, geography, or related field. /p pFluency in English required; additional UN languages an asset. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr