UNICEF
Geo-Spatial Analyst (for Equity analysis automation) Consultancy, DAPM/Programme
UNICEF, New York, New York, us, 10261
Geo-Spatial Analyst (for Equity Analysis Automation) Consultancy
Location:
DAPM/Programme Effectiveness/Monitoring Unit, NYHQ (Remote) Duration:
30 November 2026 – 31 December 2026 Req#:
585747
About UNICEF UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s rights organization, working in 190 countries to promote children’s survival, protection and development. Over 12,000 staff support child health, nutrition, water, sanitation, education, and protection from violence, exploitation and disease.
Consultancy Objectives The Geo‑Spatial Analyst will build and maintain an online mapping tool to automate the calculation of the Equity Analysis base layer index, visualize data, and support training of country offices. The tool will be integrated with UNICEF’s data warehouse and used across the organization.
Scope of Work
Data management and integration with internal tools and databases.
Enhance visualization and analytical flexibility: multiple classification methods, standardized charts, interactive dashboards.
Capacity building – train CO, RO and HQ staff and maintain the application.
Terms of Reference – Key Deliverables By 30 July 2026:
Upgraded ShinyApp with robust upload, code‑list support, and integration with Equity Analysis Lakehouse.
By 30 July 2026:
Enhanced visualization features, including choropleth maps, bar charts, scatter plots, and demographic disaggregation.
By 31 December 2026:
Completed training materials, 10–15 training sessions, and sustained functionality for the ShinyApp.
Qualifications Education Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Geospatial Science, Data & Statistics, or Geography.
Knowledge, Expertise & Skills
Minimum 12 years of professional experience using geospatial technologies for humanitarian risk analysis.
Experience with risk index creation and the Equity Analysis methodology (asset).
Development and management of online geospatial dashboards and Shiny applications.
Programming in R, Python, ArcPy, Django, Esri ArcGIS and QGIS.
Strong English writing and communication skills, ability to work with multicultural teams.
Competencies
Written and verbal communication in English.
Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
Complete profile in UNICEF’s e‑Recruitment system.
Upload academic credentials and a financial proposal that includes costs per deliverable, travel daily subsistence allowance, and other estimated costs.
Availability and current health insurance coverage.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Quality Assurance, and Business Development
Industries Strategic Management Services and Non‑profit Organizations
Additional Information UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. All selected candidates are required to adhere to UNICEF’s conduct and child safeguarding standards.
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DAPM/Programme Effectiveness/Monitoring Unit, NYHQ (Remote) Duration:
30 November 2026 – 31 December 2026 Req#:
585747
About UNICEF UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s rights organization, working in 190 countries to promote children’s survival, protection and development. Over 12,000 staff support child health, nutrition, water, sanitation, education, and protection from violence, exploitation and disease.
Consultancy Objectives The Geo‑Spatial Analyst will build and maintain an online mapping tool to automate the calculation of the Equity Analysis base layer index, visualize data, and support training of country offices. The tool will be integrated with UNICEF’s data warehouse and used across the organization.
Scope of Work
Data management and integration with internal tools and databases.
Enhance visualization and analytical flexibility: multiple classification methods, standardized charts, interactive dashboards.
Capacity building – train CO, RO and HQ staff and maintain the application.
Terms of Reference – Key Deliverables By 30 July 2026:
Upgraded ShinyApp with robust upload, code‑list support, and integration with Equity Analysis Lakehouse.
By 30 July 2026:
Enhanced visualization features, including choropleth maps, bar charts, scatter plots, and demographic disaggregation.
By 31 December 2026:
Completed training materials, 10–15 training sessions, and sustained functionality for the ShinyApp.
Qualifications Education Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Geospatial Science, Data & Statistics, or Geography.
Knowledge, Expertise & Skills
Minimum 12 years of professional experience using geospatial technologies for humanitarian risk analysis.
Experience with risk index creation and the Equity Analysis methodology (asset).
Development and management of online geospatial dashboards and Shiny applications.
Programming in R, Python, ArcPy, Django, Esri ArcGIS and QGIS.
Strong English writing and communication skills, ability to work with multicultural teams.
Competencies
Written and verbal communication in English.
Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
Complete profile in UNICEF’s e‑Recruitment system.
Upload academic credentials and a financial proposal that includes costs per deliverable, travel daily subsistence allowance, and other estimated costs.
Availability and current health insurance coverage.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Quality Assurance, and Business Development
Industries Strategic Management Services and Non‑profit Organizations
Additional Information UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. All selected candidates are required to adhere to UNICEF’s conduct and child safeguarding standards.
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