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Author: Researcher

  • GIS and AI Solutions Specialist

    GIS and AI Solutions Specialist, Multiple positions

    Job categories                       IT
    Vacancy code                       VA/2025/B5001/30289
    Level                                        ICS-10
    Department/office             GPO, NYPO, PSC, Peace and Security Cluster
    Duty station                           Home based
    Contract type                         International ICA
    Contract level                        IICA-2
    Duration                                 Until 31 December 2025 (with possibility of extension, subject to                   
    organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)
    Application period            10-Jun-2025 to 22-Jun-2025
    Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

    Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

    Application page: HERE

  • Reseach Intern -DEA

    Research Intern Job Description
    Position Title: Research Intern – Country Priorities and Institutional Landscape

    Duration: 2 Months

    Location: Remote

    Organization: Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa)

    Overview
    Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support a short-term research activity. The intern will conduct a desk-based review of selected opportunity countries to inform strategic engagement and alignment with DE Africa’s products and services.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct country-level research on national development priorities, thematic focus areas, and relevant transformation agendas for 2024–2025.
    • Identify and review relevant assessments of national GEO maturities.
    • Identify institutions, governance structures, and ministerial priorities aligned with DE Africa’s thematic areas such as agriculture, water, land use, urban development, and climate resilience.
    • Map potential entry points and strategic opportunities for DE Africa engagement based on national priorities and institutional mandates.
    • Where applicable, support engagement with governance structures to validate findings and identify needs.
    • Summarize insights into a structured report or database to inform planning and outreach.

    Requirements
    – Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
    – Background in public policy, development studies, environmental science, international relations, or a related field.
    – Understanding of development priorities in Africa and regional governance structures is a plus.
    – Excellent written communication and organizational skills.

    – Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

    What You Will Gain
    •Hands-on experience in policy and institutional analysis across multiple African countries.
    •Insight into strategic engagement approaches for geospatial data services and earth observation in development.
    •An opportunity to contribute to DE Africa’s mission of enabling data-driven decision-making across the continent.

    Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 24 June COB (SAST)
    Application process: Applications must be submitted via SurveyMonkey application form.

     

  • Geospatial Updates

    National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) & Mapping Overhaul

    • New national map project: President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced in March 2025 the launch of a comprehensive mapping initiative, backed by US$65 million from South Korea and $49 million from the World Bank. The goal: update the country’s first official map in nearly 50 years and resolve land disputes by 2030