Apply for the UNDP GIS Fellowship 2026: Portuguese-Speaking Opportunity in Istanbul & Remote @United Nations Development Programme

Overview

The United Nations Development Programme is offering a GIS Course Guide Fellowship (Portuguese-speaking) for 2026, for early-career professionals in geospatial technologies and data science.

Key Responsibilities

• GIS Training and Curriculum Development (50%)
  • Design and deliver GIS learning modules for the Space Tech Bootcamp and community trainings
  • Prepare teaching materials and facilitate learning sessions
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to participants
  • Monitor learner progress and foster an engaging learning environment
• Programme Support for Portuguese-Speaking Communities (30%)
  • Support programme implementation in Portuguese-speaking countries, including Brazil and Angola
  • Engage participants and facilitate communication within global learning communities
  • Assist in organizing events and community engagement activities
• GIS and Digital Solutions Development (10%)
  • Analyze geospatial data and develop insights for development challenges
  • Create maps, infographics, and cartographic outputs using tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS
  • Contribute to AI and machine learning solutions using GIS data
• Additional Support (10%)
  • Assist in meetings, research activities, and knowledge management
  • Provide administrative and coordination support as required

Eligibility Criteria

• Currently enrolled in a postgraduate programme (Master’s or higher)
• Relevant fields include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography or Cartography, Data Science or Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in Python programming
• Experience with GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS
• Familiarity with geospatial libraries (e.g., GDAL, Rasterio, Geopandas, Fiona)
• Experience with data workflows, Jupyter Notebooks, and large datasets
• Knowledge of databases (e.g., PostGIS) and additional programming languages (R, SQL, JavaScript) is an advantage.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (required)
• Knowledge of an additional UN language is considered an asset.

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in innovative teaching and digital learning methods
• Ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn emerging GIS technologies

Benefits

• Gain international experience with a leading UN agency
• Work on real-world projects using GIS, AI, and space technologies
• Contribute to global initiatives supporting the Sustainable Development Goals
• Build technical expertise and professional networks across multiple countries

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official UNDP careers portal before the deadline.

Deadline

April 20, 2026