GIS Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a GIS Consultant to support the development of Moscow’s SDG Voluntary Local Report (VLR). Working under the Head of Office in the Russian Federation, the consultant will provide geospatial analysis, data infrastructure, and visualisation to enhance SDG monitoring and decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Develop integrated SDG geospatial evidence and produce high‑quality GIS visualisations for the Moscow VLR.
• Design, document and maintain a consolidated geodatabase with metadata aligned to SDG indicators.
• Support local stakeholders through iterative map products and capacity‑building activities.
• Prepare communication materials, background briefs and fact sheets for VLR launch and dissemination.
• Provide drafting and technical support to ensure a coherent, publication‑ready VLR.

Required profile

• Experience in GIS and spatial analysis applied to sustainable development or urban planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government authorities and UN‑Habitat staff.
• Strong documentation skills to produce technical notes and metadata.

Required skills

• GIS software and tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Geodatabase design and management.
• Spatial data visualization and analysis.
• Metadata creation and documentation.

What we offer

• Six‑month consultancy based in Moscow.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UN SDG reporting initiative.
• Collaboration with international experts in urban sustainability.