Geospatial and Data Management (IC)

United Nations - UN •International Seabed Authority

Consultant Closes 07 May 2026 25 days left

Overview

The consultant will support technical verification of sampling stations, data quality, and relinquishment information for exploration area adjustment. This role involves assessing GIS data consistency against regulations and providing geospatial analysis for regulatory, resource-related, and environmental initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical geospatial assessment of exploration applications, relinquishment proposals, and area-based management tools.
Update status of reserved areas for exploration, maintain historical records, and update geospatial information on the ISA website.
Support data reviews and assessments, verify and process contractor-provided data, particularly bathymetric and georeferenced datasets.
Provide requested geospatial information to the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and the ISA Secretariat.

Required Experience

At least 7–10 years of experience in geospatial-related software (i.e., ArcGIS/QGIS).
Preferably, experience in python/R programming, including ArcPy, SQL, and JSON.
Database operational experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
Operational experience with intergovernmental organizations required with data interoperability frameworks (e.g., ODIS standards) is desired.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (minimum MSc, preferred PhD) in marine science, particularly oceanography, geology/geophysics, with data science is desired.

Other Details

Languages Required

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred

Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Contract Duration

6 Months

Work Modality

primarily on a remote basis from the contractor’s home base, with scheduled virtual meetings with ISA Secretariat staff, as required. Occasional travel may be required to support workshops and meetings, subject to prior agreement with the Authority.

Remuneration

The agreed fee will be deemed to include all costs to be incurred in undertaking all the tasks outlined above. Individual Contractor fee will be based on Level C (ISBA/ST/AI/2021/1) and according to relevant professional experience and specialized/technical knowledge and skills possessed. The agreed fees between the Secretariat and the selected contractor will be specified in a contract signed by both parties. Payments shall be made in instalments upon the satisfactory completion, submission, and acceptance of agreed deliverables, upon presentation of an invoice in USD and subject to certification by the Director of OSER.

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