GIS Consultant

Leads GIS analysis and cartographic production for Moscow Voluntary Local Review, integrating spatial SDG evidence into maps, data products and reporting materials.

Department: Country Office in the Russian Federation

• Compile, clean and maintain geospatial datasets for Moscow linked to SDG indicators and the Urban Monitoring Framework
• Review spatial plans, maps, remote-sensing products and other spatial information for SDG thematic analysis
• Define GIS mapping specifications including scale, symbology, classification and expected chapter outputs
• Prepare geospatial analyses, thematic maps and cartographic products for the Voluntary Local Review
• Integrate geospatial findings into SDG analysis, recommendations and publication-ready report materials
• Refine datasets, map layouts and visual products after stakeholder and task force feedback
• Prepare GIS visualisations and presentation packs for dissemination events

• Advanced university degree in data science, geography, geomatics, GIS, cartography, urban or regional planning, or a related field, or first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in GIS analysis, spatial data management and cartographic production
• Demonstrated experience producing GIS-based thematic maps and geospatial analyses for policy or reporting documents
• Proficiency with leading GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS
• Knowledge of statistical research methods and the Rosstat portal
• Familiarity with SDG localization and UN processes
• Experience using Microsoft OneDrive for project digital archives
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian

• Contract duration: 6 months
• The role supports the Moscow Voluntary Local Review publication in English and Russian