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Programme specialist

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Belgium , Ostend

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Research and Development

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107430.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The incumbent is responsible for the technical and scientific coordination, implementation and maintenance of the IOC data and information exchange system, particularly the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) and support to related activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Establish technical programme goals, plan of activities, budget proposals, and performance measures
  • Coordinate and provide technical maintenance and further development of the OBIS technology stack and infrastructure
  • Manage the technical implementation of the OBIS work plan
  • Manage and provide support to the OBIS technical and scientific working groups
  • Collaborate closely with the wider IODE/IOC teams and support other related activities
  • Develop, as needed, tools and standards, as well as trouble shooting solutions, for users including Member State representatives related to biological and ecosystem data and metadata
  • Assist with technical support of IODE databases and other IT services
  • Manage the drafting of technical and scientific aspects of extra-budgetary project proposals
  • Manage the technical and scientific implementation of approved extra-budgetary projects
  • Provide terms of reference for, and monitor/evaluate progress of, contractors
  • Participate in relevant meetings of IODE mandated groups
  • Assist with the promotion and communication of OBIS
  • Support additional work of the IOC and IODE, including support to Member States

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in information technology, computer science, environmental, marine or biological sciences, or a related field
  • A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in data informatics, or a related area, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at international level
  • Experience in IT web-enabled scientific database development and management
  • Solid understanding of the subject matter
  • Good analytical, organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to produce accessible reports and papers on scientific, technical, and strategic issues
  • Ability to monitor project feasibility and identify and pursue potential collaborations
  • Excellent liaison and teamworking skills
  • Awareness of emerging needs, trends and conflicting agendas and ways to address and integrate elements of multiple agendas into relevant projects, programmes and actions
  • Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English

Nice to have:

  • A PhD in information technology, computer science, environmental, marine or biological sciences, or a related field
  • Experience in biodiversity informatics and/or statistical analysis of biodiversity data
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms
  • Experience working within the United Nations system or a similar international organization
  • Experience in project management
  • Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization
  • Experience in outreach activities and partnerships/network building
  • Use of scripting languages such as R, Python or Javascript for software development and/or data analytics
  • Demonstrated experience with database management systems
  • Demonstrated experience with GIS and/or geospatial data platforms
  • Knowledge of source control systems and associated software development methodology
  • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)
What we offer:
  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Expiration:
April 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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