Programme Data and Geospatial Analyst

The Programme Data and Geospatial Analyst will provide field-level information and geospatial data management support to FAO projects in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine. The role focuses on documenting demining progress, analyzing agricultural land conditions, and optimizing assistance for smallholder farmers to support evidence-based decision-making and harmonized reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the analysis and integration of Earth Observation data into programme planning and operational activities for strategic damage assessment and optimization of targeted assistance.
• Design and implement GIS-based mechanisms and spatial data workflows for the planning, verification, and implementation of farmer support programmes through the State Agrarian Register (SAR).
• Ensure compliance with data security protocols and beneficiary confidentiality requirements in line with GDPR standards and international humanitarian data protection principles.
• Serve as the primary programme-level liaison with the ARM Unit, providing technical inputs to support the maintenance of the MEAL tracker and contributing to tracking output and outcome indicators.
• Develop comprehensive cartographic materials and interactive GIS products to visualize demining progress, agricultural land condition, and programme intervention coverage.
• Manage landbank data to inform programme design and visualize data for programmatic needs, including presentations to management, national partners, and donors.
• Coordinate technical collaboration with IT and GIS specialists from partner organizations to ensure operational data compatibility and harmonization of information exchange.
• Provide expert support to FAO activities within the Soil Pollution Working Group by coordinating the development and implementation of a specialized GIS portal.
• Provide GIS and spatial data support for operational assessments, soil contamination assessments, Post-Distribution Monitoring, beneficiary surveys, and donor-specific analytical requests.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to the GIS Intern, including task assignment, quality review, and mentorship.
• Support FAO’s engagement with the JICA/GRIT Agricultural Recovery Pilot including spatial analysis, data provision, and reporting coordination.
• Promote digitalization of mine action processes by providing expert inputs for national strategies and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, remote sensing, data science, computer science, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in GIS, geospatial data management, or information management, with a strong emphasis on integrating Earth Observation data and developing interactive spatial products.
• Working knowledge of English (Level C) and Ukrainian (Level C).
• National of Ukraine.
• Proven ability to design and maintain interactive GIS dashboards, analytical infographics, and high-quality cartographic materials tailored for senior management, national partners, and international donors.
• Expert knowledge of data governance, security protocols, and privacy standards, including hands-on experience applying humanitarian data protection principles to sensitive beneficiary datasets.
• Excellent coordination and technical liaison skills, with a track record of harmonizing information exchange standards across partner organizations, supporting inter-agency working groups, and managing MEAL tracking systems.
• Demonstrated mentorship skills, including the ability to provide day-to-day technical guidance, task assignment, and quality assurance reviews for junior staff or interns under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience working in emergency, humanitarian, or recovery contexts, ideally within mine action, agricultural recovery, or land clearance programs, and familiarity with international humanitarian data protection principles

Skills

• Geographic Information System
• Geomatics
• Remote Sensing
• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Geospatial Data Management
• Earth Observation Data Integration
• Interactive GIS Dashboards
• Analytical Infographics
• Cartographic Design
• Data Governance
• Data Protection Protocols
• Privacy Standards
• Humanitarian Data Protection
• Information Exchange Standards
• Inter-agency Coordination
• MEAL Tracking Systems
• Technical Mentoring
• Emergency Context Data Management
• Humanitarian Data Protection Principles

Languages

English, Ukrainian