Research Assistant in Geospatial Groundwater Analysis
Support in reviewing, digitizing, and analyzing geoscience maps.
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Overview
Support in reviewing, digitizing, and analyzing geoscience maps.
You have:
- A minimum of three years of experience working in Geoscience and GIS analysis is required.
- Knowledge of Python is desirable.
Contract
This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.
The specialist would support in reviewing, digitizing, analyzing and classifying maps based on geoscience and hydrogeological attributes that are drawn from various groundwater resource databases and in supporting multi-layer geospatial analysis for the preparation of background briefs of selected aquifer systems in the Arab region and for developing ArcGIS story maps.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Senior Sustainable Development Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:
• Digitize and produce hydrogeological maps based on received national data or from ESCWA’s archive. • Researching and collected published groundwater related maps and data. • Perform quality checks on maps received in electronic formats, including cleaning of the attribute tables, verification of map classifications and colour coding. • Support preparation of the desk study on selected national and transboundary aquifers for the preparation of background briefs. • Assist in the preparation of the multilayer analysis using GIS software for the chosen aquifers. • Support preparation of ArcGIS story maps. • Support publishing of GIS layers on dedicated groundwater platform. • Support in other activities drawing upon GIS tools as requested.
Adaptability and flexibility Creativity Professionalism
A minimum of three years of experience working in Geoscience and GIS analysis is required. Knowledge of Python is desirable.
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.
National UN Specialist Volunteers in Lebanon are entitled to:
• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of USD 1,606.58 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms.
For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you used GIS analysis effectively? | This assesses your practical application of GIS in real-world scenarios. | Discuss a specific project, your role, tools used, and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of geospatial data? | This determines your attention to detail and quality assurance processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay updated with the latest GIS technologies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while digitizing maps and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple GIS projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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