Output 1 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images. Application of the UNODC methodology for the characterization of drug destruction activities and identification of coca crops, carrying out the following activities: • Attendance at events related to the destruction of illegal drugs. • Completion of surveys and forms designed by UNODC. • Entry of field-collected information into the database. • Compliance with travel requirements in accordance with UNODC regulations. • Identification and delineation of coca crops. • Application of established identification criteria. Deliverables • Duly completed information collection forms. • Database populated with field data. • Completed travel reports. • Interpretation of 400 hectares of coca crops, delivered in shapefile format or geographic database. • Progress report and achievement of goals. Output 2 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. Output 3 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. Output 4 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. Output 5 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. Output 6 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. . Output 7 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. Output 8 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above. Output 9 - Characterization of drug destruction activities and Interpretation of coca crops using very high-resolution images, with same detail as described in output 1 above.

Home-based-Bolivia (on-site) with travel

03 - 11.2026

Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the Individual Contractor will carry out the following tasks: The scope of the consultancy is defined by two fundamental activities. The first consists of characterizing drug destruction activities based on field data collection and support in the visual interpretation of coca crops in satellite images. Characterization of drug destruction activities The characterization of drug destruction activities consists of completing surveys or forms on the procedure carried out by the Special Force for the Fight against Drug Trafficking and the Public Ministry. Interpretation The visual interpretation of coca crops will be carried out using very high-resolution satellite images and applying the methodology established for monitoring coca crops. All inputs for the visual interpretation process will be provided by the project.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. • At least 2-years relevant experience in managing Geographic Information Systems and crop monitoring through satellite imagery and field data collection is required. • Knowledge of QGiS or Arc Gis is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Spanish, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of English is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Not available.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.