Job Description
SENIOR GIS OFFICER, JG “L” (1 POST)
Duties and responsibilities
Coordinating GIS activities in the departments to promote and maximize on the use of
GIS technology;
Providing progress reports to the department head;
Ensuring the dissemination of the GIS data to other departments, other government
agencies and the public;
Directing and participating in the analysis and design of new and or revised GIS
applications;
Monitoring and supervising implementation of the systems by staff working under
him/her;
Developing and implementing short and long term strategic goals and objectives for the
GIS division;
Developing and implementing appropriate policies, procedures, standards, and work
program for the GIS division;
Participating in regional Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) development and sharing
effort;
Coordinating preparation of Work plans, Performance Contract and Progress Reports for
the GIS Division;
Coordinating implementation of the division’s strategic plan and realization of its
objectives;
Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency,
accountability, ethics and integrity;
Developing, training, supervising and appraising staff in the GIS division.
Requirements for appointment:
Bachelor’s degree in Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree from a relevant field, from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage;
Demonstrated ability to use GIS technology for mapping to generate geospatial products;
Expertise in geospatial technology applications, specifically in the areas of remote
sensing, GIS, cartography and other related spatial information related field;
Technical knowledge of industry-standard GIS software, Spatial Data Infrastructure
(SDI), and creation of geospatial data products in developing country environments;
Experience implementing geospatial meta-data standards, workflows, data-sharing
protocols, and GIS best practices;
Ability to collect, manage and analyze remotely sensed and aerial data sets from disparate
sources and in different formats;
Ability to establish geospatially-based management information systems (Geo-MIS);
Proficiency in Computer Applications;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
Terms of Service:
3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
Salary as prescribed by SRC.