Overview

Posted
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Compensation
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Job Type
Remote Status
Location
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Education Level
Seniority
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UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) is seeking a GIS and AI Solutions Specialist for a remote, home-based position worldwide. The role reports to the IM Team Lead and focuses on technical development across multiple areas:

GIS and Remote Sensing Services

  • maintaining and optimizing scalable GIS systems using ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Google Earth Engine, and OpenStreetMap
  • designing and implementing modular geospatial workflows for real-time monitoring and spatial reporting
  • expanding UNOPS Global GIS Service Centre services
  • and overseeing data pipelines covering health facilities, infrastructure, and urban assets.

Research & Development

  • including supporting advanced geospatial technology R&D including satellite remote sensing and machine learning
  • developing predictive modeling for explosive ordnance risk mitigation
  • and conducting satellite image analysis for land use and environmental monitoring.

AI/Machine Learning

  • including building AI/ML pipelines using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Vertex AI, and BigQuery
  • automating detection through NLP-driven analysis.

Requirements

Requires Master's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, Data Science, or related field with 5 years experience or Bachelor's with 7 years. Proven expertise in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Esri Enterprise, Google Earth Engine, PostGIS required.