Principal Geo-Information Officer at Mandera County Government

REF MCPSB /MOL/2023/10/06
 Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
 Duties and Responsibilities

•  Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving departmental demands.
•  Building and maintaining GIS databases for sustainable development and utilizing the GIS software to analyze the spatial and non-spatial information in the databases
•  Developing and managing control quality standards for system application.
•  Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product.
•  Enter new map data by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
•  Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.
•  Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
•  Operate and maintain GIS hardware, software and retrieve stored maps
•  Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
•  Efficiently managing geospatial database and developing effective maps and aerial photography.

 Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines; Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Computer Sciences, Geo-Informatics, Digital Cartography, Geo-information Sciences from a recognized university;
•  Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than Five (5) years from public service or private sector
•  Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote sensing from reputable institution
•  Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage
•  Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools.
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution