Office of Information and Communications Technology

GIS Developer / DBA

Duty station: Chi - Other Cities
UN system: Secretariat
Level: CON
Category: Consultants
Posted: Jun 01, 2026
Closes: Jul 01, 2026 in 24 days Source: 03:59, Jul 01, 2026 UTC (timezone not specified)

About this role

The GIS Developer/DBA will design, develop, and maintain geospatial software applications using GIS technologies and UN-established standards. Key responsibilities include programming, testing, debugging, and implementing new applications with geospatial and/or AI components, preparing technical documentation, providing 3rd level application support, managing geospatial SQL databases, and performing data recovery and troubleshooting. The role requires expertise in ArcGIS, ETL processes for geospatial data, SQL and geodatabase management, and Python/JavaScript/TypeScript for GIS. The position is based in Deqing, China, with an expected duration of 6 months (renewable). The consultant will work under the supervision of a team leader and contribute to the digital transformation of the United Nations through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions.

Key requirements

Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field
3+ years experience with ArcGIS
3+ years experience with SQL and geodatabase

Nice to have

Knowledge of Open Source GIS tools such as QGIS
Fluency in French

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of Geospatial systems using ArcGIS is required. 3+ years of experience working on ETL for geospatial data is required. 3+ years of experience with SQL and geodatabase and Geospatial data management and migration is required. 2+ years of experience using Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript for GIS is required. Experience with stored procedures optimization and debug is required.
Required degree: Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Languages: English

Result of Service

• Design and Development of software applications using GIS • Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to improve the quality of the solution design • Provide detailed documentation of changes and manage version control with the available systems (Git) • Provide 3rd level application support and problem resolution in relation to the geospatial components

Work Location

In-person - Deqing, China

Expected duration

6 months renewable

Duties and Responsibilities

Come work for the United Nations! The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. The United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technology's Enterprise Solutions Service (OICT/ESS) develops and supports a wide range of enterprise solutions and provides products and services that support the work of the UN. OICT is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. OICT supports the principles of work-life balance and flexible work arrangements. This position is within the OICT/ESS office, hosted by the United Nations Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Centre. This position is based in Deqing, China. Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks, under the supervision of the team leader: • Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new applications with a Geospatial and/or AI components, using UN established standards • Prepares technical and user documentation for deployed GIS systems, as well as training materials and conducts technical presentations. • Provides support for deployed GIS systems including version management, data recovery and troubleshooting; performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to users requests. • Manage and administer geospatial SQL databases • Keeps abreast of developments in the field; performs benchmarking and proposes new tools and libraries. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Nota bene: • The consultant has 10 paid UN holidays per calendar year, following the calendar of the UN office.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of Geospatial systems using ArcGIS is required. 3+ years of experience working on ETL for geospatial data is required. 3+ years of experience with SQL and geodatabase and Geospatial data management and migration is required. 2+ years of experience using Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript for GIS is required Experience with stored procedures optimization and debug is required. Knowledge of Open Source GIS tools such as QGIS is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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