Overview
This roster is established for Individual Contractors to provide independent technical quality assurance, analytical advisory services, and training contributions supporting the United Nations Satellite Centre’s operational, analytical, and capacity development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting independent QA/QC review of geospatial outputs, including maps, datasets, web services, and analytical reports
- Providing structured technical feedback and recommendations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with United Nations Satellite Centre standards
- Reviewing and assessing geospatial methodologies, workflows, and analytical techniques
- Verifying compliance with cartographic and analytical standards, data licensing and satellite imagery usage conditions, and metadata and documentation requirements
- Identifying technical inconsistencies, uncertainties, and sources of error, and proposing corrective measures
- Contributing to the development and refinement of QA/QC frameworks, procedures, templates, and internal guidance materials
- Providing technical advice and analytical input in complex, high-priority, or time-sensitive contexts, including emergencies, disasters, and conflict situations
- Supporting validation of outputs, testing of methodologies, and resolution of technical issues through targeted analytical tasks
- Contributing to the design and development of applied training modules, course content, and structured learning programmes aligned with operational geospatial workflows
- Translating technical workflows into practical learning materials, exercises, and case-based applications
- Conducting QA/QC of outputs produced by the Centre to support quality improvement and applied learning processes
- Supporting traineeship programmes, including definition of assignments, technical input to evaluations, and engagement with academic partners
- Contributing to the development and dissemination of training materials in collaboration with universities and learning institutions
- Supporting the evolution of AI-assisted analytical approaches, distributed production models, and training-to-operations integration mechanisms
- Contributing to knowledge products, documentation, and scalable approaches linking training, analytical production, and capacity development
Required Experience
- At least 6 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, or geographic information systems, including demonstrated experience in:
- Conducting and/or reviewing satellite imagery analysis and geospatial production across humanitarian, disaster, development, or conflict contexts
- Applying QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and methodological soundness of analytical outputs
- Working with geospatial workflows, including data acquisition, processing, analysis, and product generation
- Providing technical advice, structured feedback, and analytical guidance to improve outputs and workflows
- Contributing to training, mentoring, or capacity development activities, including applied or operational learning
Experience in emergency response environments, international organizations, or multi-actor collaboration settings is an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in geospatial science, remote sensing, geography, GIS, engineering, or a related technical field.
