General

Description of assignment title: Data and Georeferencing Associate

Assignment country: Guatemala

Duty stations: Guatemala City

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/30/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Host entity: UNDP

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• La visión del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo es "Ayudar a los países a lograr en forma simultánea la erradicación de la pobreza y una reducción significativa de las desigualdades y la exclusión.

Context:

• UNDP Guatemala manages a diverse portfolio of projects implemented across multiple territories and thematic areas. Strengthening territorial intelligence and geospatial analysis is increasingly important to improve strategic decision-making, identify intervention gaps, strengthen coordination efforts and communicate results more effectively.
• The Strategic Support Unit (Unidad de Apoyo Estratégico - UAE) leads strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and partnerships coordination functions within the UNDP Country Office. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen evidence-based management and territorial analysis capacities, the office seeks to enhance the use of georeferenced information, data analytics and visualization tools to better monitor programmatic interventions and results across Guatemala.
• The UN Volunteer Data and Georeferencing Associate will contribute to strengthening strategic monitoring and territorial analysis capacities by supporting the consolidation, analysis and visualization of programmatic and partnership-related information, with a focus on territorial data and geospatial analysis.
• The position will support the development of integrated territorial information systems and contribute to the production of strategic evidence and visual tools that allow the Country Office to better understand:
• where projects and initiatives are implemented;
• what development results are being achieved at territorial level;
• which partnerships and stakeholders are operating across territories;
• and how interventions contribute to national and local development priorities.
• The assignment will also contribute to institutional learning, knowledge management and data-informed decision-making processes.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of Head of the Strategic Support Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• 1. Data Management and Analysis
• Support the consolidation, cleaning and organization of programmatic and operational information.
• Assist to integrate data from different projects, thematic areas and monitoring systems.
• Support to produce data analysis and analytical summaries to support strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to institutional monitoring reports and management dashboards.
• 2. Georeferencing and Territorial Analysis
• Support to develop and maintain georeferenced databases related to UNDP interventions and results in Guatemala.
• Assist to produce thematic maps and territorial visualization products.
• Support territorial analysis of programmatic coverage, intervention gaps and development trends.
• Contribute to mapping partnerships, stakeholders and territorial presence of development actors.
• 3. Data Visualization and Information Products
• Assist in designing dashboards and visual tools for strategic monitoring and reporting.
• Support the development of data visualization products for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to presentations, infographics and analytical briefs for senior management and partners.
• 4. Knowledge Management and Institutional Strengthening
• Support the documentation of methodologies, processes and standards related to data management and geospatial analysis.
• Contribute to promote good practices in data quality and territorial information management.
• Contribute to institutional learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• 5. Support to UN Volunteer Programme
• Participate in UN Volunteer activities and initiatives.
• Promote volunteerism and civic engagement within the framework of the UN system and the 2030 Agenda.
• During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This assignment, including a 12-month contract extension, is funded by Spain and therefore candidates must be Spanish nationals.
• Candidates who already served on a UN Volunteer assignment funded by Spain are not eligible.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be carried out by the UN Host Entity in the country of assignment.
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Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• No experience required

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
• Spanish, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in
• Data Science
• Geography
• Statistics
• Information Systems
• Economics
• Territorial Development
• Social Sciences with specialization in data analysis or GIS
• Or related fields
• Desirable:
• Additional studies or certifications in GIS, data analytics, visualization or monitoring and evaluation.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated interest or experience (up to two years) in relevant fields.
• Required Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of GIS software such as QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general data management tools.
• Ability to organize, process and analyze data sets.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills in data analysis and geospatial information management.
• Desirable Skills
• Understanding of sustainable development, SDG indicators or results-based management concepts.
• Interest in territorial analysis, mapping and development-related data visualization.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Business management, Communication, Community development

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