Technical Product Designer (Internship)

Peace and Security Cluster

Provision of Geospatial and Analytical Support Services for UN Hurricane Beryl Reconstruction Support in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is supporting the emergency response and reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Grenada, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines through the provision of geospatial and analytical support services. This project aims to enhance the operational efficiency of UN emergency response teams by leveraging advanced GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics to assess damage, quantify debris, and inform recovery planning.

The project is led by the Information Management and Analytics Team (IMAT) within PSC, which specializes in using high-resolution satellite imagery, AI-driven geospatial analysis, and 3D modeling to provide critical insights for decision-making in post-disaster environments. These analytical outputs will help UN agencies, national authorities, and humanitarian actors prioritize response efforts and allocate resources effectively.

Key Project Components:

• Pre-event Building Footprint Data – AI-based segmentation and modeling to establish baseline data for damage assessment.
• Damage Assessment & Labeling – Use of very high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for detecting structural damage.
• Rubble Volume Estimation – 3D modeling and volumetric calculations to assess debris clearance needs.
• Findings and Recommendations – Synthesis of analytical outputs to guide response and reconstruction.
• Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement – Providing tools, training, and support to national and UN stakeholders for effective use of analytical outputs.

• Exposure to an international, multicultural work environment within a UN entity;
• Hands-on experience in geospatial data visualization, dashboard development, and user-centered design;
• Practical application of data analysis and reporting tools in a real-world disaster response and reconstruction context;
• Collaboration with senior professionals and technical experts, learning from their expertise and gaining insights into digital innovation for peace and security.

• Assist in the design and prototyping of an interactive digital tool to display geospatial and analytical outputs, using technologies such as Looker Studio, Esri products, or open-source alternatives;
• Work with GIS, IM, and Data Analytics experts to define user requirements, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs;
• Support the integration of satellite imagery, 3D models, damage assessment reports, and rubble volume estimations into the tool for streamlined visualization.

• Assist in creating custom dashboards, maps, and reports to present project findings in an intuitive and accessible format;
• Integrate the data analysis to highlight key insights from building footprint segmentation, damage assessments, and rubble estimation analyses;
• Support the automation of data processing workflows for improved efficiency.

• Familiarity with GIS tools (Esri, QGIS), Google Looker Studio, Python, or JavaScript for web-based visualizations is desired;
• Experience supporting the analysis of datasets and translating findings into interactive visual representations is desired.

• 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 

• 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.