GIS/IT Expert (Retainer)

1. Capacity building for the State Cadastre Agency (SCA) and relevant institutions to ensure effective system integration and service delivery.
2. Digitization of cadastral maps to improve data accessibility and reduce discrepancies.
3. First-time property registration in priority cadastral zones to strengthen land tenure security.
4. Enhancing cadastral data quality through systematic data correction and verification.
5. Developing an LPIS framework aligned with EU standards to improve land use monitoring and subsidy allocation.

• Documentation of data sources, workflows, and exchange protocols relevant to cadastral and land management systems.
• Analysis of spatial data to identify gaps or discrepancies in cadastral datasets and land records.
• Provide advice for the integration and compatibility of GIS data between SCA systems, e-Albania, and other national platforms, ensuring smooth technical operations.
• Identify and address issues related to system integration, data interoperability, and service delivery, and recommend improvements.
• Coordination with stakeholders on geospatial data sharing and system interoperability.
• Quality assurance on digitization, data enhancement, and geospatial processing methodologies.
• Review and improve existing guidelines and operational manuals.
• Provide technical inputs to project reports on GIS, system integration, quality control, and stakeholder engagement.
• Advise on technical specifications for tenders and support evaluation processes  to ensure compliance with national and EU geospatial standards.
• Provide guidance and advice to the Senior Project Manager with the Validation of contractor’s deliverables
• Provide advice to the LPIS framework, ensuring alignment with EU spatial data standards and national systems.
• Participate in technical working groups and provide GIS-related inputs.
• Deliver capacity building and targeted training for SCA and institutional stakeholders.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering ( in a related discipline), or a related field.
• A first-level university degree with additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Certifications in specialized GIS software (such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS) is a strong advantage.
• Certifications or experience related to database management, cadastral systems, or IT project management is a strong assets.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in GIS software, cadastral data management, digital workflows, and IT systems, 
• is required. 
• Familiarity with EU regulations and standards in the context of geospatial data is preferred.
• Previous work on EU accession is an asset
• Experience in working with national authorities, government agencies, and international donors in EU accession countries is required.
• Experience in the area of digitalisation processes in regards to property rights and land administration is a strong asset. 

• Fluency in English required.

1. Contract type: ICA
2. Contract level: LICA-11 or IICA-3 (ICS-11), depending on the country the selected candidate permanently resides in.
3. Contract duration: This is a 1-year contract and the maximum number of working days will be determined in consultation with the selected candidate, with possibility of extension (up to 3 years) subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.