Individual Contractor - Geospatial Analysts – Satellite Imagery and GIS (Remote)

United Nations Institute for Training and Research - UNITAR United Nations Satellite Centre

Consultant Closes 28 May 2026 0 days left

Overview

Support remote geospatial analysis, data production, and analytical workflows for humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction, human rights monitoring, and sustainable development.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting satellite imagery analysis using visual interpretation, remote sensing techniques, GIS-based methodologies, and AI-supported approaches.
  • Supporting the identification, acquisition, and processing of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets within remote workflows.
  • Producing cartographic outputs, geospatial datasets, web mapping services, and analytical reports.
  • Contributing to technical analyses such as damage assessments, change detection, land use and infrastructure mapping, and humanitarian or conflict-related analysis.
  • Participating in remote and distributed analytical workflows, including data processing pipelines and production processes.
  • Contributing to the development and improvement of analytical methodologies, workflows, and tools, including automation and GeoAI approaches.
  • Supporting the testing and application of analytical tools, systems, and technologies.
  • Contributing to the documentation of workflows, analytical methods, and technical processes.
  • Ensuring outputs meet quality standards, consistency requirements, and delivery timelines, including performing quality checks and integrating QA/QC feedback.
  • Collaborating with United Nations Satellite Centre personnel through digital platforms and remote coordination mechanisms.
  • Contributing to technical reports, analytical documentation, presentations, and knowledge products.
  • Supporting training and capacity development activities through preparation of datasets, technical examples, and applied exercises.
  • Contributing to the development of training materials and applied learning content aligned with operational workflows.
Required Experience

3–5 years of experience in geospatial analysis, including: Satellite imagery interpretation and GIS workflows, Production of maps, datasets, and analytical outputs, Data acquisition, processing, and analysis. Experience in humanitarian or operational contexts is an asset.

Qualifications

University degree in GIS, remote sensing, geography, or related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English required
Languages Preferred
additional UN languages an asset
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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