Realizar mapeo de elementos básicos del territorio OpenStreetMap América Latina

This online volunteer assignment supports the regional OpenStreetMap mapathon by digitising roads and buildings in priority Latin American territories. The work helps close critical geospatial data gaps for disaster-risk preparedness and open-data collaboration.

Department: PNUD Regional Centre for Latin America and the Caribbean

• Digitise roads and buildings in priority Latin American 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
• Nationality or residence in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela or Bolivia

• 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