GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist

GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist - Python, PostGIS, Azure - Remote from Western or Northern Europe - UN Client, * Assess raster/vector datasets, administrative boundaries, coordinate systems, metadata and data quality.

• Implement geospatial workflows: reprojection, geometry validation, spatial joins, clipping, aggregation, buffering and proximity analysis.
• Prepare and publish validated spatial data for analytics, APIs, map services and visualization.
• Support OGC services and geospatial APIs.
• Collaborate with data engineering, cloud, architecture and governance teams.
• Produce technical documentation and handover materials.

• Relevant university degree; a first-level degree with additional relevant experience may be accepted.
• Proven GIS, geospatial data engineering or spatial analytics experience.
• Practical knowledge of raster/vector data, coordinate reference systems and spatial quality controls.
• ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL/OGR, PostGIS, GeoServer, MapServer or equivalent tools.
• Python geospatial libraries such as GeoPandas, Rasterio, Shapely, Fiona, PyProj or Xarray.
• SQL/spatial SQL and cloud processing in Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
• Geospatial integration into data lake/lakehouse and analytics platforms.
• GIS formats and standards: GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoTIFF, WMS/WFS/WCS and OGC APIs.
• Familiarity with metadata standards such as ISO 19115 or DCAT/DCAT-AP.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

SDMX, environmental indicators and international reporting experience are advantages. Relevant Azure certifications are desirable. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

• We require a competitive all-inclusive daily rate in EUR. Please remember: 100% remote work for UN agencies means international competition, so a competitive daily rate is important to have a realistic chance.
• Please note that I do not work with recruitment agencies, intermediaries or consulting companies. Direct applications from consultants only.