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

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station: Paris

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 29-oct-2025

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

OVERVIEW OF THE 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.

  Specifically, the consultant will:

  • Review spatial data for Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks and align files to each programme’s technical specifications.
  • Organize 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.

    Expected 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.

    Long Description

    2) Draft a publication on ‘Citizen Science Applications for Water Management’ based on the review outputs, summarizing knowledge into a high-quality, scientifically relevant document:

    1. Develop an outline for the publication, including (main) chapters and sections based on the outcomes of the review
    2. Develop a draft publication of at least 30 pages (in English), including the following elements:
       1. Introduction of the concept of Citizen Science and its relevance to water management
       2. Methodologies, tools, best practices and lessons learned from global and regional applications
       3. Concrete examples and feedback from key actors and initiatives
       4. Innovations, sustainability and future vision
       5. Collect input from the identified key partners to validate the information and integrate concrete examples in the publication

          Long Description

          COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

          - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

          REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

          Education

          📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

          ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

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

          Work Experience

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

          Skills and competencies

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

          Languages

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

           Long Description

           DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

           HOW TO APPLY

           Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in “Employment History Form / My Documents”. Before uploading the document, at the end of the Word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information one combined file:

       11. Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages) stating details of educational qualifications, work experience including prior experience of similar
       12. a statement indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment;
       13. Technical proposal: Short Approach and Methodology to the consultancy (maximum 3 pages) identifying the specific components of the TOR and how the intended objectives and/or deliverables shall be addressed, detailing progress, and timeline..
       14. Financial proposal in US dollars or Euros with a budget breakdown.

           Application should be done through Success Factor only. In case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system, you may send an email to sc.recruitment@unesco.org quoting the reference (23040) in the subject line of your e-mail.

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