About the Role
Job Highlight
This is an excellent opportunity to provide technical advisory and support to a project focused on the modernization of Albania's land administration system, contributing to improved land governance, transparency, and economic development. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects, cross-cultural collaboration, and professional development opportunities in project management, GIS, and IT systems integration within the UN system.
About The Project Office
Established in 2020, the UNOPS Office in Albania supports national efforts to improve economic and social conditions in the wake of the November 2019 earthquake. Through its flagship initiatives, UNOPS is contributing to the rehabilitation of cultural heritage sites and the digital transformation of the justice sector. By combining project management, infrastructure development, and technical expertise, UNOPS aims to strengthen Albania’s resilience, enhance public services, and promote sustainable development.
The Albania office also plays a role in fostering connectivity and advancing healthcare standards across the country.
Role Purpose For the "EU for Property Rights" project, and reporting to the UNOPS Senior Project Manager, the Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS) will be providing technical advisory and support to the Project Manager on the key activities of the project for the successful implementation of the project's technical components.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Documentation of data sources, workflows, and exchange protocols relevant to cadastral and land management systems.
Analysis of spatial data to identify gaps or discrepancies in cadastral datasets and land records.
Provide advice for the integration and compatibility of GIS data between SCA systems, e-Albania, and other national platforms, ensuring smooth technical operations.
Identify and address issues related to system integration, data interoperability, and service delivery, and recommend improvements.
Coordination with stakeholders on geospatial data sharing and system interoperability.
Quality assurance on digitization, data enhancement, and geospatial processing methodologies.
Review and improve existing guidelines and operational manuals.
Provide technical inputs to project reports on GIS, system integration, quality control, and stakeholder engagement.
Advise on technical specifications for tenders and support evaluation processes to ensure compliance with national and EU geospatial standards.
Provide guidance and advice to the Senior Project Manager with the Validation of contractor’s deliverables
Provide advice to the LPIS framework, ensuring alignment with EU spatial data standards and national systems.
Participate in technical working groups and provide GIS-related inputs.
Deliver capacity building and targeted training for SCA and institutional stakeholders.
The Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS) is expected to work closely with the State Cadastre Agency and relevant stakeholders and user groups and will collaborate closely with the local GIS/IT Expert.
The number of days will depend on the tasks in line with the project implementation as identified by the Senior Project Manager and agreed with the Advisor, Digital Technologies (GIS).
Education Requirements
Required
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering ( in a related discipline), or a related field with 7 years of experience OR
A first-level university degree with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Desired
Certifications in specialized GIS software (such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS).
Certifications or experience related to database management, cadastral systems, or IT project management.
**Required
####**Experience Requirements
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in GIS software, cadastral data management, digital workflows, and IT systems.
Desired
Experience in working with national authorities, government agencies, and international donors in EU accession countries is an advantage.
Experience with EU regulations and standards in the context of geospatial data is preferred.
Previous work on EU accession is an asset.
Experience in the area of digitalisation processes in regards to property rights and land administration is a strong asset.