Valencia
ph3General Information /h3 ul liPosition Title: ICT Officer /li liJob Category: Information and Communications Technology /li liDuty Station(s): Valencia /li liSeniority Level: Associate /li liICS Level: 08 /li liContract Type: ICA - IICA - Regular /li liContract Level: IICA 1 /li liPosting Start Date: 15-Jul-2026 /li liPosting End Date: 29-Jul-2026 /li liDuration: Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance /li /ul h3Job Highlight /h3 pThe ICT Officer – Geospatial Analyst plays a key role in delivering geospatial and image intelligence services in support of emergency response, peace operations, and political missions worldwide. The position involves applying advanced geospatial, imagery, and analytical techniques to support situational awareness, operational planning, and decision‑making in complex and often time‑sensitive environments. The role contributes to global operations while ensuring compliance with UN policies, standards, and best practices. /p h3About the Region /h3 pThe UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi‑regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding – including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners – including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies – to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support. /p h3About the Country/Multi‑Country Office /h3 pNot Required – part of GPO/NYPO /p h3Job Specific Context /h3 pThe Department of Operational Support (DOS) is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure, systems and software applications in support of the operational requirements of Peacekeeping Missions, Special Political Missions, as well as Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and DOS at Headquarters. /p pICT is one of the fundamental components that enable the substantive work of field missions. Timely and secure communications and information exchange within and between UN Peacekeeping Missions and Headquarters is critical to meet the core strategic, operational and tactical mandate of the United Nations. It is of paramount importance that robust, fault‑tolerant and scalable ICT infrastructure is in place to maintain operations in the event of natural or man‑made disasters, disruption in the theatre of operation, or as Security Council mandates change. /p pThe Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT) at the United Nations Global Service Center (UNGSC) provides a critical role as the resilient operational hub for the support and delivery of technology services and solutions to field operations and a broad range of Secretariat and United Nations system clients. As a unified, singular service provider, SGITT provides reliable, resilient and innovative, geospatial, communications and information technology services, including centralized connectivity, hosting and monitoring support, ensuring that staff members in field missions and at Headquarters have access to critical enterprise systems. /p pUNOPS has signed a financial Agreement with UNGSC for Technical Support for Groundwater Exploration, Geophysical Surveys, Existing Wells Assessments and Rehabilitation, Remote Groundwater Monitoring and Geospatial Analyses and support field missions on specific complex geospatial analyses and geophysical surveys which require skills and experience. /p pThe ICT Officer – Geospatial Analyst will carry out his/her tasks within the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC)/Geospatial, Information and Telecommunication Technologies Service (SGITT)/Client Solution Delivery Section (CSDS. The position forms part of the Geospatial Remote Mission Support Service (GRMSS), a centrally managed remote support framework delivering geospatial data products, maps, geo‑analytics, imagery analysis, and operational geospatial services to field missions globally. /p pUnder the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the incumbent will work under the guidance of Chief ALIU or a designated officer and be responsible for providing geospatial analytics services. /p pThe incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. /p h3Role Purpose /h3 pThe purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate, and actionable geospatial intelligence and advanced geo‑analytics in support of UN field missions and headquarters. The incumbent applies geospatial data science, remote sensing, GeoAI, and multi‑source analytical methodologies to support situational awareness, operational planning, early warning, and decision‑making in complex operational environments. /p pThe role ensures that analytical processes, data workflows, models, and tools are applied consistently and in accordance with recognized industry standards, while aligning all activities with UNGSC business objectives and applicable UN policies, rules, and regulations. The incumbent supports the coordinated delivery of operational geospatial intelligence services across global locations and mission contexts through innovative, scalable, and quality‑assured analytical solutions. /p h3Functions / Key Results Expected /h3 ol liAnalysis ul liSupports the development and delivers Geospatial Intelligence (GeoINT) products and operational geo‑analytics to support UN peacekeeping, political, and humanitarian decision‑making through integrated geospatial and multi‑source analytical workflows. /li liConduct event‑based geospatial analysis before and after incidents, including rapid assessment of air and missile strikes, drone attacks, conflict incidents, and humanitarian emergencies using multi‑temporal satellite imagery and spatial analysis techniques. /li liContributes to Image Intelligence (IMINT) analysis to identify, assess, and quantify impacts on populated areas, including burned settlements, damaged infrastructure, affected IDP camps, and transportation networks using optical, SAR, thermal, and very‑high‑resolution imagery. /li liHelps deliver integrated IMINT / GEOINT / OSINT analysis by combining satellite imagery, UAV data, open‑source reporting, geolocated multimedia content, and authoritative datasets to support situational awareness and operational planning. /li liAssists in advanced spatial, temporal, and terrain analysis, including time‑series analysis, change detection, hotspot analysis, accessibility modelling, shadow analysis, and pattern identification across areas of operational interest. /li liBuilds spatiotemporal analytical models to monitor conflict dynamics, detect trends in violence indicators, population displacement, armed group activity, and territorial influence. /li liContributes to OSINT‑enabled geospatial investigations to corroborate imagery findings, validate analytical outputs, and provide contextual intelligence through integration of social media content, event databases, and digital location traces. /li liApplies data science, machine learning, and spatial statistics to support predictive and probabilistic geospatial risk assessments, anticipatory action, and operational early warning. /li /ul /li liInnovation ul liHelps develop and apply innovative geospatial and image analysis methodologies, including GeoAI, computer vision, machine learning, and deep‑learning techniques for automated feature extraction, classification, and change detection. /li liSupports the design and implementation of automated geospatial pipelines and scalable analytical workflows for incident monitoring, hotspot detection, trend analysis, feature extraction, and operational dashboards. /li liIntegrates multi‑sensor and multi‑source data into reproducible analytical environments, ensuring proper documentation, versioning, and methodological consistency. /li liLeverages emerging geospatial technologies, cloud‑based analytical platforms, and automation tools while maintaining expert human analysis as a critical validation layer. /li liAssists in the development of automated hotspot detection and Area of Concern (AoC) identification workflows using clustering methods, environmental indicators, accessibility models, exposure layers, and conflict event datasets. /li /ul /li liManagement and Coordination ul liCoordinates with clients and stakeholders to translate operational needs into short‑ and medium‑term analytical requirements. /li liEnsures effective collaboration across analytical, technical, and operational teams. /li /ul /li liQuality Control and Reporting ul liIntegrates multi‑source findings into clear, decision‑ready analytical assessments and operational narratives. /li liAssists in producing high‑quality geospatial intelligence outputs, including maps, annotated imagery, dashboards, and analytical reports using ESRI and related geospatial tools. /li liApplies quality assurance and validation procedures to ensure analytical rigor, consistency, and reliability of geospatial products and models. /li liEnsures compliance with UN standards, operational requirements, and information management protocols. /li liPerforms other duties that may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services. /li /ul /li /ol h3Skills /h3 pAnalytical Skills, Analytics, ArcGIS /p h3Competencies /h3 pTreats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. /p pActs as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. bFor people managers only: /b Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. /p pDemonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). /p pEfficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. /p pOpen to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. /p pEvaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem‑solving. /p pExpresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. /p h3Education Requirements /h3 pbRequired: /b /p ul liAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in remote Sensing, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology, or related fields OR /li liA first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) preferably in remote Sensing, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geology, or related fields with two (2) years of experience. /li liDemonstrated proficiency in Python scripting for geospatial analytics, data processing, and workflow automation, preferably within ArcGIS and related geospatial environments. /li /ul pbDesired: /b /p ul liRelevant professional certifications in ArcGIS Pro, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and optical remote sensing. /li /ul h3Experience Requirements /h3 pbRequired: /b /p ul liRelevant experience is defined as experience in Remote Sensing/Imagery Analysis, GIS/Geospatial Analysis or related fields. /li liProfessional knowledge of ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, or comparable geospatial/image analysis software system/platform. /li liExperience in imagery intelligence, preferably in a military or humanitarian context. /li liProfessional experience with GeoAI techniques applied to geospatial or Earth observation data. /li /ul pbDesired: /b /p ul liProfessional experience working with satellite Earth Observation datasets and large‑scale geospatial data processing environments. /li liGood written and verbal communication skills. /li liProfessional experience of digital cartography in a GIS environment. /li liProfessional experience in statistical analysis using enterprise office software (e.g. R). /li liAbility to document analytical workflows and communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. /li /ul h3Language Requirements /h3 pEnglish – Fluent – Required /p h3Additional Information /h3 ul liUNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities. /li /ul h3Terms and Conditions /h3 ul liFor staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. /li liFor 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. /li liFor more details about the contract types, please refer to the relevant documents. /li liAll 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. /li liIt is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr