Geospatial Information Officer

vor 3 Wochen


Bonn, Deutschland United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence (UN-GGCE), Statistics Division (SD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), based in Bonn, Germany. The Geospatial Information Officer reports to the Head of the Office/Centre.
The Centre’s overarching goal is to assist Member States and geodetic organizations to coordinate and collaborate to sustain, enhance, access and utilise an accurate, accessible and sustainable Global Geodetic Reference Frame (GGRF) to support science, society and global development. The objective is to support, within available resources, the implementation of General Assembly resolution 69/266 entitled ‘A Global Geodetic Reference Frame for Sustainable Development’.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Geospatial Information Officer is responsible for the following duties:

- Takes the lead to implement programmes/projects of the United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence, including technical and capacity development projects.
- Leads the development of the required leadership, coordination, capacities and standards to strengthen and sustain an accurate, accessible and sustainable Global Geodetic Reference Frame and related regional and national geodetic reference frames.
- Undertakes programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; prepares and reviews relevant documents and reports; assists in identifying priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
- Translates organizational needs into analytics and reporting requirements to support decisions, strategies and workflows with geospatial data and information.
- Leads and oversees aspects of global geodesy development programmes, tools and resources, and development of new approaches to respond to the delivery of the overarching goal of the Centre and organizational needs.
- Implements and documents processes, effective practices, tools and quality assurances so that Centre’s programmes/projects are managed in an efficient way, promoted and embraced by all potential stakeholders.
- Provides technical inputs for the development of geodetic processes and methodologies for geospatial information management, baseline data collection, definition of geospatial information products and services to support the overarching goal of the Centre.
- Evaluates needs, identifies collaboration and support the operationalization of partnerships.
- Keep track of trends and developments in geospatial analysis technologies, practices, tools, etc.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in geodesy, geography, geospatial information, or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in geodesy, geospatial information management, earth observations, mapping, stakeholder management or related area is required.

Experience in national and regional geodesy programmes, using geodetic data and geospatial information to guide decisions, develop strategic direction and oversee execution is required.

Experience in national and regional or global geodesy information management initiatives and geodetic science-based programmes are desirable.

Experience in working in international organizations is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "



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