The GIS Analyst updates and expands GfK’s archive of global administrative and postal vector boundaries. These digital maps enable our clients to plan and manage their strategies for the development of the market more effectively. There are high requirements for correctness and accuracy of the boundaries while at the same time keeping the given deadlines for the preparation of the digital projects.

You will:

• Search, compile and compare source data (geodata and tabular data)
• Update the existing boundaries based on the researched source data
• Check the opportunity to add new (more granular) administrative or postal levels
• Follow the pre-set rules for execution and accuracy during the preparation of the maps
• Prepare assigned digital projects while meeting quality standards and complying with deadlines
• Manually digitize the administrative or postal borders of countries
• Close cooperation and support of the team cartography at the Head Office
• Participation in the performance of quality control and finalization of the product

You have:

• Professional experience in map digitizing
• Professional experience in using QGIS (preferably) or ArcGIS
• Higher education in Cartography/GIS/Geomatics/Geoinformatics or other related specialties
• Knowledge of geoprocessing routines
• Perseverance and tenacity to find the most suitable source data during web research
• Very good command of English (level B1-B2)
• Computer literacy – working with MS Office (mostly Excel and / or Access)

It would be a great addition if you have:

• Knowledge of a common scripting language (e.g. Python, SQL, VBA)
• Experience in automating repetitive processes
• Knowledge of a second foreign language (preferably German)

We offer:

• Food vouchers of 120 BGN monthly
• Medical Insurance
• MultiSport card, self funded by the employee
• Additional paid leave of 3 days in case of no overdue leave days from previous year
• Mentoring - Mentee Program
• Volunteer time off (global volunteer day)
• Internal Recognition Program
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000 courses available in 7 languages.
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being through professional, timely, and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcoming emotional challenges, and maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• Hybrid working model 
• Discount program with external vendors
• Eco-friendly travelers are welcome to the office – parking places for bikers
• Easily accessible office from any point by public transportation

All documents will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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