Result of Service

• Design and Development of software applications using GIS • Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to improve the quality of the solution design • Provide detailed documentation of changes and manage version control with the available systems (Git) • Provide 3rd level application support and problem resolution in relation to the geospatial components

Work Location

In-person - Deqing, China

Expected duration

6 months, renewable

Duties and Responsibilities

The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) of the United Nations is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. The OICT's Enterprise Solutions Service (OICT/ESS) develops and supports a wide range of enterprise solutions and provides products and services that support the work of the UN. OICT is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. OICT supports the principles of work-life balance (9-17, 5 days a week) and flexible work arrangements. This position is within the OICT/ESS office, hosted by the United Nations Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Centre. This position is based in Deqing, Zhejiang, China. Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks, under the supervision of the team leader: • Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new applications with a Geospatial and/or AI components, using UN established standards • Prepares technical and user documentation for deployed GIS systems, as well as training materials and conducts technical presentations. • Provides support for deployed GIS systems including version management, data recovery and troubleshooting; performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to users requests. • Manage and administer geospatial SQL databases • Keeps abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new tools and libraries. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Nota bene: • The consultant has 10 paid UN holidays per calendar year, following the calendar of the UNESCAP office in Bangkok.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of Geospatial systems using ArcGIS is required. 3+ years of experience working on ETL for geospatial data is required. 3+ years of experience with SQL and geodatabase and Geospatial data management and migration is required. 2+ years of experience using Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript for GIS is required. Knowledge of Open Source GIS tools such as QGIS is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located.