Geographic Information System (GIS) Senior Analyst (Retainer)

UNOPS team in Thailand supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Located in Bangkok, the team supports UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and governments throughout the region. We provide a range of services, including human resources (HR), financial management, procurement and project implementation services.

UNOPS Thailand delivers large-scale and high volume transactional HR services on behalf of global partners.

To best serve partners needs, our team utilizes standardized and unified systems and processes to ensure the highest quality of services and cost-effectiveness for partners.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Advisor, the GIS Senior Analyst will support the development and strategic. The incumbent will also be responsible for the management of geographic information systems for evidence generation and in support of operations as well as the design and / or preparation of geographic representation of spatial and non- spatial data. The GIS Senior Analyst will create and maintain mapping applications, conduct advanced spatial analysis, develop, and maintain self-service tools, automate processes, and manage spatial and non-spatial data management. The role include creating and managing large databases from both primary and secondary data sources as well as advanced data analytics, generation of information products and presentation of findings. The incumbent must also manage resources, train and coordinate with staff from the unit and other stakeholders regarding GIS issues, geospatial analysis and thematic mapping.

1. Project Delivery and Performance
2. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
3. Monitoring and Reporting
4. Capacity Strengthening, Knowledge Sharing and Innovation

• Deliver GIS mapping capabilities and intuitive data visualizations (both static and interactive) in accordance with UNOPS established standards;
• Create and produce digital maps, graphics, and geospatial data outputs in standardized formats such as shapefiles, geographic databases and other formats usable in GIS and spatial analysis;
• Identify, organise and maintain relevant geospatial data of varied standards and formats including but not limited to Earth observation satellites, probabilistic models and primary data;
• Conduct spatial data analysis on climate, livelihoods, food security, poverty and nutrition according to cartographic standards;
• Extract key features from remote sensing products and analyse them using GIS and image processing tools, standardizing data from various sources into unified database formats;
• Support initiatives by providing relevant maps, visual products, and dashboards as needed.

• Collaborate with various team members to understand requirements, share geospatial content, and produce multi-disciplinary analyses to enhance the understanding of poverty, understand vulnerability better;
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with various partners.

• Develop and continuously update a geo-referenced database in compliance with UNOPS’ corporate spatial data infrastructure standards;
• Prepare a range of information products (reports, infographics,Presentations, dashboards etc) from GIS spatial analysis as required.

• Responsible for creating, maintaining countrywide knowledge and capacity transfer in GIS and related tools;
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within internal teams and across partners ensuring the integration of best practices and lessons learned in food security, nutrition, climate and livelihoods analysis;
• Dissemination of GIS analysis and mapping products.

• An advance university degree (Master's Degree) in GIS, Geography, Geomatics or a related field is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree), preferably in the above professional fields, with two (2) additional years of relevant experience, could be considered in lieu of the Master's Degree.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in GIS, data analysis and remote sensing is required.
• Extensive knowledge of geospatial analysis, cartography, cartographic and GIS concepts, database management, and production/development of products in easy-to-read, actionable formats for decision making is required.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS pro/ desktop, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, QGIS and remote sensing software for satellite image processing is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.
• Advanced knowledge of satellite image processing and land dynamics classification/assessment is desirable.
• Knowledge of information management and data visualization is an advantage.
• Experience in working in development or humanitarian projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working with the UN or international organizations is highly desirable.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) - Retainer
Contract level: LICA Specialist-9
Contract duration: One year with a maximum of 200 working days.

• 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. 

• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse 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.

• This position is stationed in Bangkok, Thailand which is a family duty station.

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.