Spatial Data Analyst at UN-Habitat

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Extraction of built-up areas and open spaces from satellite imagery.
• Digitization of public transport stops from various open data sources.
• Collection of data from various national statistical offices and other verified sources and assessing its correctness and authenticity before it is integrated into the urban indicators database.
• Contributing to the development of tools and executable programmes for spatial data analysis.

Qualifications/special skills

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional training in remote sensing, geographic information systems, urban planning, geography or any other closely related field is highly desired.
• At least 3 years’ experience working on spatial data analysis, image interpretation, data extraction from satellite imagery and maps creation and digitization.
• High proficiency in Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing software (egs ArcGIS, ArcGIS online, QGIS, ErdasImagine, ENVI, Google Earth Engine) is required.
• Experience working as a spatial data analyst is desirable. Knowledge of and experience working with the SDGs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge in GIS relevant programming skills, geostatistical workflows and GIS online systems is desirable

Deadline : Sep 5, 2024