Position:
Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Job Title: Geospatial Information Management
• Expected duration: 3 months
Collect, organize, and maintain accurate geospatial data from field surveys, satellite imagery, and other sources.
Analyze spatial data using GIS software to support infrastructure, environmental, urban, and rural development projects.
Provide technical support and training on GIS and geospatial tools to internal departments and partners.
Ensure compliance with national geospatial data regulations and standards.
• Qualifications/special skills: To qualify for this internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level in Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Urban Planning or equivalent); or (b) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one-year period of graduation. Technical Skills Basic Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) and understanding of geospatial data (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabase, GeoJSON, satellite imagery, etc) and Web Mapping Application will be an added advantage Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participation in the programme.
• Languages: English and French are the working Languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of the other is an advantage.
To apply please use THIS LINK
Job Requirements Enrolled in the final academic year of a first University Degree Programme (minimum Bachelor's level in Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Urban Planning or equivalent); or (b) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one-year period of graduation. Duties & Responsibilites: - Collect, organize, and maintain accurate geospatial data from field surveys, satellite imagery, and other sources. - Analyze spatial data using GIS software to support infrastructure, environmental, urban, and rural development projects. - Provide technical support and training on GIS and geospatial tools to internal departments and partners. - Ensure compliance with national geospatial data regulations and standards How to Apply Apply using the provided link belowDeadline: May 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
Location: Addis Ababa
Amount: 1