Rachele Amerini
Geospatial Consultant @United Nations
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WORK HISTORY
Geospatial Consultant @United Nations
Brindisi, IT
Professional support to the UN Maps programme (UNGSC), within the Crowdsourcing team:GIS and data:Responsibilities encompassed a diverse range of GIS and data-related tasks: extracted, analyzed and visualized spatial data, alongside assisted in satellite imagery interpretation, for the creation of topographic maps. Quality control of OpenStreetMap data, management of UN Maps projects on the HOT Tasking Manager and MapRoulette, and engagement with OSM volunteers to enhance data quality. Organized worldwide mapping events for open data collection. Conducted UN Mappers activations to provide geospatial data to support relief efforts in affected areas in response to disaster events (2023: earthquakes in TĂĽrkije-Sirya and Morocco, floods following storm Daniel in Libya) and for the creation of 3D replicas of cities (Mogadishu, Tripoli) by the UNGSC - Virtual Operation Centre.Capacity building:Delivered comprehensive educational outreach on humanitarian mapping globally; conducted presentations and training sessions, both in-person and remotely, for diverse audiences including UN staff, universities, high schools, NGOs, and volunteers, in English, Spanish and Italian. Contributed to the development and translation of educational materials for the UN Maps Learning Hub. Creation of digital tools to optimize mapping processes and enhance educational initiatives.Communications:Managed UN Mappers\' social media accounts across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Ms Viva Engage, Eventbrite, YouTube, and Discord server. Produced engaging visual assets, video editing, and short-form content for social media and YouTube. Designed communication materials including the UN Maps monthly newsletter, posters, and reports.
EDUCATION
UniversitĂ degli Studi di Padova
Geography
Lund University
Ongoing Master of Science - MS
Colegio Aula 3 - Valencia (Spain)
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
ABOUT RACHELE AMERINI
Experienced professional with a strong background in GIS management, spatial analysis and field data collection. Demonstrated experience in the humanitarian context supporting peacekeeping and emergency relief, biodiversity & conservation and in the field of accessibility assessment for people with disability. Skilled in map production, geospatial analysis, communications and capacity building. OpenStreetMap expert
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