Individual Contractor - Geospatial Quality Assurance, Training and Analytical Support Specialist (Remote)
UNITAR/United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT)
Overview
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20 hours, 43 minutes ago
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Remote Status
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This roster position at UNOSAT involves conducting remote quality assurance reviews of geospatial outputs, providing technical feedback on maps and datasets, and verifying compliance with UN standards. Contractors will contribute to the development of applied training materials, including remote learning modules, and support traineeship programmes with academic partners. Additional duties include reviewing methodologies, identifying technical inconsistencies, and supporting AI-assisted analytical approaches and automation. Expected outputs include geospatial 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. Required qualifications: at least 6 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, or GIS with demonstrated QA/QC application. Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in geospatial science, remote sensing, geography, GIS, engineering, or International Relations required. Fluency in English required.