Jobs:Job-00972
Apply before: 5 July 2019
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Position: Trainee
Apply before: 5 July 2019
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Indicative starting date: 15 Jul 2019
Deadline for submission of applications: 05 Jul 2019
Number of vacancies: 1
Organizational Unit: UNOSAT
Remuneration: This is a non-remunerated position. However, a monthly transportation allowance of CHF700 will be provided by UNITAR.
UNOSAT is the operational satellite applications programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR); it is a technology-intensive programme active since 2000 in applied research and innovative applications relating to geospatial information technology and satellite analysis.
UNOSAT is currently expanding its operational support services and training offer with particular focus on the implementation of climate related applications and services. UNOSAT climate services encompass a series of operational activities spread across different application domains including integrated water management, hydrological/hydrogeological modelling applications, early warning systems, satellite-based flood mapping services and capacity development activities.
General Objectives of the Contract: The trainee will support UNOSAT’s teams in GIS/flood analysis/modelling applications for both disaster mapping and capacity development projects implemented by UNOSAT.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTRACT
The trainee will support UNOSAT’s teams in GIS/flood analysis/modelling applications for both disaster mapping and capacity development projects implemented by UNOSAT.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The trainee will contribute towards the above-mentioned areas of activities by:
- Supporting UNOSAT’s operational activities related to hazard assessment, risk analysis, hydrological modelling, early warning systems applications and flood impact analysis.
- Assisting in the preparation of course material for workshops, face-to-face training events and e-learning courses, including preparation of geographic data sets for GIS lab exercises and power point presentations.
- Assisting in the preparation of communication material relative to UNOSAT’s project activities
Performing any other duties as required.
See also: https://www.unitar.org/about/unitar/employment-opportunities/hydro-gis-analyst-trainee-geneva-switzerland
