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 Data Visualization Unit (DVU) of the Client Solutions Delivery Section (CSDS) within the Service for Geospatial Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT), UNGSC, Brindisi, Italy.

The incumbent will report to the Chief of Data and Visualization Unit within the CSDS, or designated officer.

Within delegated authority, the Associate Geospatial Information Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Engages in the timely preparation, maintenance, and provision of geospatial information and maps in support of the UN operations; Collects, process, and evaluates geospatial data including vector, raster, thematic, open data and big data; Compiles large-scale operation maps and small-scale briefing/report maps; and Conducts geospatial/terrain analysis studies and prediction of the effects of terrain, weather and situation on the UN operations.

•Assists in performing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on all products generated and disseminated by the Client Solutions Delivery Section, including data, visuals, web base & mobile map applications; Assists in providing geospatial information training and education programmes for UN staff; and assists in managing the technical work of junior staff.

• Archives global geospatial data and maintains the hybrid geospatial -database system; Maintains online dynamic web maps, 3D web scenes, web services, and visualization dashboards, including the enterprise geoportal and its associated services. Support cartographic standardization processes.

• Assists in the sharing of geospatial data with UN Field Offices, DOS UNGIS Section, and UNGSC customers, including UN Agencies Funds and Programmes, and Offices Away of HQ (OAH) and assists in the promotion of services and undertake day-to-day geospatial operation matters.

Professionalism: Knowledge of geospatial information systems (GIS), cartography, remote sensing, geography, and its related matters; demonstrated skills in enterprise geospatial databases engine (ArcSDE); Knowledge in innovative geo-visualization techniques (digital twins, AR/VR/MR), and good presentation skills.
Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. [Add gender indicator here].
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in geospatial information science, cartography, geography, or other disciplines that involve geospatial information related programmes. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advance university degree.

Technical certification in ArcGIS Pro (Associate or Professional) is desirable.

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of geospatial information (e.g. geospatial information applications, geospatial database management, geospatial/terrain analysis, cartography and 2D/3D mapping, and image processing, ) or related fields, or the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required.

Experience in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) software ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro is required.

Experience in 2D/3D web mapping, including 3D scenes authoring & publishing workflows using ArcGIS Enterprise, and experience in geodatabase management using Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE) is desirable.

Experience in mapping project management as well as managing technical teams is desirable.

Experience in innovative geo-visualization techniques and hands on 3D digital twin technologies (game engines, AR/VR/MR, photogrammetry) is desirable.

Prior experience in UN peacekeeping field operations, humanitarian operations or similar International related field experience is desirable.

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

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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 equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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