GIS Specialist Job in Nairobi | UNEP | JobsNoti

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General Information:

  • Job Title: Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
  • Job Opening ID: 266792
  • Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
  • Category and Level: Consultants, CON
  • Duty Station: NAIROBI
  • Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
  • Work Location: Home based
  • Expected duration: 5 months
  • Date Posted: November 10, 2025
  • Deadline: November 19, 2025

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications/ Special Skills

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) is required in the field of Geographic Information Systems, Ecology, Environmental studies, Marine science, coastal ecosystems management, or any related discipline.
  • A first level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required in developing and/ or implementing programmes on coastal ecosystems conservation, natural resources management.
  • Experience and knowledge in the application of geographic information systems (e.g. ArcGIS), information management and in preparation and delivery of presentations.
  • Working experience with coastal communities in Mozambique is required.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary set up with government, non-government stakeholders including local communities on natural resource management matters in Mozambique is desirable.
  • Ability to travel to, and work at project site in Mozambique is desirable.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of spoken and written coastal dialects of Portuguese is desirable.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.unep.org

UNEP Overview:

The United Nations Environment Programme is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations System. It was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972.