Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is seeking a junior consultant to develop geospatial applications in Deqing, Zhejiang, China. The position offers 10 paid holidays per year and is based on-site with flexible work arrangements.
- Role
- Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)
- Location
- Deqing, Zhejiang, China
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The consultant will be expected to perform the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new applications with a Geospatial and/or AI components, using UN established standards.
What you'll do
- Participate in the development of new applications with Geospatial and/or AI components
- Prepare technical and user documentation for deployed GIS systems
- Provide support for deployed GIS systems including version management, data recovery, and troubleshooting
- Manage and administer geospatial SQL databases
- Perform ongoing reviews with users and developers and respond to user requests
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in computer science or related field
- 3 years of experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Geospatial systems using ArcGIS
- 3+ years of experience working on ETL for geospatial data
- 3+ years of experience with SQL and geodatabase management
- 2+ years of experience using Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript for GIS
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 paid UN holidays per calendar year, following the calendar of the UNESCAP office in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Deqing, Zhejiang, China.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree and 3+ years of experience with GIS systems using ArcGIS, ETL for geospatial data, SQL, and Python/JavaScript/TypeScript.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal until August 30, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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