Individual Consultant Contract (EES/Man and the Biosphere Programme)

UNESCO; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

An international organization in Paris is seeking a consultant to support their GIS programmes, requiring a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience. The role involves creating and analyzing spatial data to advance sustainable management of natural resources. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with QGIS or ArcGIS. This consultant position is contract-based for 3.5 months.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in an international setting.
• Excellent knowledge of English or French, and good knowledge of the other.

Responsabilités

• Create and analyze digital maps to support UNESCO programmes.
• Implement quality control of spatial data.
• Edit and update GIS databases.
• Aggregate spatial data at country and programme levels.

Connaissances

Proficiency with QGIS

Proficiency with ArcGIS

Knowledge of coordinate systems

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Master's degree in geography or related discipline

Outils

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Description du poste

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector: Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station: Paris

Type of contract: Individual Consultant

Duration of contract: 3.5 months

Recruitment open to: External candidates

Application Deadline: 29-oct-2025

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

In accordance with UNESCO’s Programme and Budget for 2024-2025 (42 C/5), Major Programme II: Natural Sciences – Strategic Objective 2, Outcome 3.SC1 – “Inclusive knowledge and capacities of Member States strengthened to advance and apply science for sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and restoration, and disaster risk resilience”, under the authority of the Director of the Division of the Ecological and Earth Sciences and the overall responsibility of the Head of MAB Section: Network and Capacity Building, the consultant will:

• Create and analyze digital maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere and Global Geoparks programmes.
• Implement quality control of spatial data, including data for completeness and accuracy.
• Edit and update the programmes’ GIS databases.

• Review spatial data for Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks and align files to each programme’s technical specifications.
• Organise and structure the programmes’ spatial data so that it can be applied in different types of analysis.
• Aggregate spatial data at country and programme levels.

DELIVERABLES

1. Creation of 45-60 shapefiles aggregating sites by country.
2. Creation and/or correction of 30-45 shapefiles for individual sites.
3. Updated GIS databases.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

• Accountability
• Communication
• Innovation
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Planning and organising
• Results focus
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent (obtained or in the process of being obtained) in geography, GIS, or a related discipline

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in an international setting

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency with QGIS and/or ArcGIS and associated data types
• Demonstrated proficiency with different coordinate systems and map projections

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in UNESCO programmes such as Man and the Biosphere or Global Geoparks and familiarity with the Global Geoparks Management System is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply through the UNESCO careers website. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be considered.

EEO STATEMENT

UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero‑tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non‑ and under‑represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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