Realizar mapeo de elementos básicos del territorio en OpenStreetMap - Colombia

This online volunteer assignment supports the Colombian component of a regional OpenStreetMap mapathon. Volunteers digitise roads and buildings in priority territories to improve open geospatial data for disaster-risk preparedness and local planning.

Department: PNUD Regional Centre for Latin America and the Caribbean

• Digitise roads and buildings in Colombian priority mapping areas
• Attend at least four online training sessions on OpenStreetMap mapping
• Use satellite imagery as a visual base for geospatial data creation
• Follow technical instructions from OpenStreetMap community specialists
• Use Tasking Manager and MapRoulette within established project structures
• Correct mapping errors identified through contribution-quality tools
• Complete at least 500 quality-assured mapped objects for certification

• Interest in digital cartography, open data, transparency, activism or citizen science
• Basic computer, web browser, email, calendar, Zoom, WhatsApp, registration and login skills
• Basic digital drawing ability with a mouse
• Availability to participate in virtual training and mapping activities
• Ability to follow technical instructions and maintain attention to detail
• Colombian nationality or residence in Colombia

• Online volunteer assignment via UNV
• Mapping activities run from 22 June to 31 July 2026
• Applicants must complete the stated external registration form and create an OpenStreetMap user account
• Certificates are issued after contribution review and quality checks