GIS Analyst

Jerusalem Office – UNOPS Project Management and Infrastructure Centre of Excellence

Since the opening of the Jerusalem Office in 2006, UNOPS has significantly strengthened its operations in Palestine. Our expert knowledge, skills and management systems contribute to the sustainable development of public infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank, including Area C and East Jerusalem.

The GIS Analyst is a member of the OQ Program Team and performs a cross-cutting function serving all program sectors. The GIS Analyst reports to Director – Energy. 

The GIS Analyst will be working closely with the members of all sector teams. S/he will be engaging with the relevant stakeholders under the guidance of the Sector Directors. While delivering the ToR, the GIS Analyst is expected to develop GIS Mapping, Data Analytics, GIS based communication and GIS knowledge / capacity / skills of OQ. S/he is expected to enhance inter-sector program collaboration through leveraging & building on existing GIS knowledge. Hence, the GIS Analyst is an integral part of implementing the OQ Strategy.

1. Develop and maintain GIS models, tools and applications
2. Analyze geographic data to produce maps and datasheets
3. Contribute to communication and outreach
4. Contribute to knowledge management and capacity building

• Engage across OQ teams to agree on priorities and implementation timelines
• Develop and maintain GIS models, tools and applications for infrastructure, geographical features,
• boundaries etc.
• Identify, explore and track data sources to build databases and maintain updated GIS models, tools and applications.
• Adapt GIS efforts to align with changing context and requirements
• Support GIS related contracting and procurement of the OQ program
• Work with teams on confidentiality aspects of data and analysis.

• Analyze data using GIS and other software to produce insights for OQ Program
• Produce independent analysis building on GIS outputs and other data sets / program input from
• teams.
• Draft proposals for new analyses which include resource needs, outputs, schedules, and benefits that are based on economic data, technical data, social data, etc.,
• Contribute to communication and outreach
• Produce clear and visually appealing maps, infographics and other products.

• 2 years of relevant work experience required
• Experience in infrastructure development (energy, water, roads.) is an asset.
• Experience in complex or sensitive environments is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Palestinian political context is desirable.
• Software skills: Demonstrated competence with Geographic information System software (e.g. ArcGIS, Power BI, etc.) is required as well as standard office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Statistical software skills (e.g. R, STATA) are an asset.
• Experience with international stakeholders, donors or governments is desirable.

Contract type: Full time | National and International Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: ICS 8 (for Nationals LICA 8, for international IICA 1)
Contract duration: 4 months with the intention for extension.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.