Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS) – UNOPS

1. Job Vacancy Information

• Job title: Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS)

• Vacancy reference number: Not provided by the Organization (Job ID: 4831)

• Employer name: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services

• Employer logo: Not provided by the Organization

• Job category: Strategy & Corporate Services

• Employment type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) – LICA Specialist – Retainer (LICA 11)

• Job location: Home-based

• Work arrangement: Remote / Home-based; may require travel

• Number of vacancies: Not provided by the Organization

• Salary or remuneration: Not provided by the Organization

• Application opening date: 15 October 2026

• Application closing date: 26 October 2026 (midnight Copenhagen time)

• Publication date: 15 October 2026

• Current vacancy status:Closing Soon

2. Organization Details

• Organization name: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services

• Brief description: UNOPS provides project management, infrastructure, and procurement services for governments, donors, and international financial institutions. The role sits within the UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) in Vienna, which supports operations across 12 countries in South-East Europe, Türkiye, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. The Albania office, established in 2020, supports post-earthquake recovery, cultural heritage rehabilitation, justice-sector digital transformation, and sustainable development.

• Sector: International development / Project services / Digital governance

• Official website:https://www.unops.org

• Location: Home-based, with project engagement focused on Albania

• Recruitment contact details: Not provided by the Organization

• Employer vs. intermediary: The actual employer is UNOPS. No recruitment agency or intermediary is mentioned.

3. Job Description

The Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS) will provide technical advisory and support to the Senior Project Manager on the technical components of the “EU for Property Rights” project, which supports the modernisation of Albania’s land administration system, including cadastral records, first-time property registration, and an EU-compliant Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS).

Reporting arrangements: Reports to the UNOPS Senior Project Manager; collaborates closely with the State Cadastre Agency (SCA), relevant stakeholders, and the local GIS/IT Expert.

Main responsibilities include:

• Documenting data sources, workflows, and exchange protocols for cadastral and land management systems.

• Analysing spatial data to identify gaps or discrepancies in cadastral datasets and land records.

• Advising on GIS data integration and compatibility between SCA systems, e-Albania, and other national platforms.

• Identifying and addressing system integration, data interoperability, and service-delivery issues.

• Coordinating with stakeholders on geospatial data sharing and system interoperability.

• Providing quality assurance on digitisation, data enhancement, and geospatial processing methodologies.

• Reviewing and improving guidelines and operational manuals.

• Providing technical inputs to project reports on GIS, system integration, quality control, and stakeholder engagement.

• Advising on technical specifications for tenders and supporting evaluation processes.

• Supporting validation of contractor deliverables.

• Advising on the LPIS framework to ensure alignment with EU spatial data standards and national systems.

• Participating in technical working groups.

• Delivering capacity building and targeted training for SCA and institutional stakeholders.

4. Requirements

Education

• Mandatory: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (related discipline), or a related field, with 7 years of experience; OR a first-level university degree with 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.

• Preferred: Certifications in specialised GIS software (such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS); certifications or experience in database management, cadastral systems, or IT project management.

Experience

• Mandatory: Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in GIS software, cadastral data management, digital workflows, and IT systems.

• Preferred: Experience working with national authorities, government agencies, and international donors in EU accession countries; experience with EU regulations and standards for geospatial data; previous work on EU accession; experience in digitalisation of property rights and land administration.

Skills

• Capacity building

• Data management

• GIS application

• Quality assurance

• Stakeholder engagement

Other requirements

• Language: Fluent English (mandatory).

• Nationality or work authorisation requirements: Not provided by the Organization.

• Other certifications: Not mandatory beyond the degree/experience pathways above.

Mandatory vs. preferred:

• Mandatory: Advanced degree (or first-level degree with 9 years’ experience); minimum 7 years of GIS/cadastral/IT systems experience; fluent English.

• Preferred: GIS software certifications (ESRI ArcGIS/QGIS); EU accession or EU geospatial standards experience; digitalisation of property rights/land administration experience.

5. Required Application Documents

Not provided by the Organization. The published vacancy announcement does not specify a list of required application documents (such as CV, cover letter, academic certificates, or references). Applicants should follow the instructions on the official UNOPS application portal.

6. Salary and Employment Terms

• Salary or salary range: Not provided by the Organization.

• Currency: Not applicable.

• Contract type: ICA – LICA – Specialist – Retainer (LICA 11).

• Contract duration:1 year with up to 45 working days, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and project needs.

• Working hours: Not provided by the Organization (retainer-based; number of days depends on project tasks agreed with the Senior Project Manager).

• Benefits and allowances: Not provided by the Organization.

• Other employment conditions: The role is home-based and may require travel. Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date.

No salary estimate or invented figures are provided.

7. Method of Application — Mandatory Final Section

Official application link:
https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/Advisor-Digital-Technologies-GIS-Retainer/4831

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Alternative confirmed method: The vacancy is also advertised on LinkedIn Jobs. Applicants may search for “UNOPS Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS)” on LinkedIn and apply through the confirmed listing.

Submission instructions:
Submit your application through the official UNOPS Careers Portal using the link above, or via the confirmed LinkedIn Jobs listing. UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline:26 October 2026 (midnight Copenhagen time). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Status:Closing Soon. If the vacancy is confirmed closed after the deadline, the application action should be disabled.