Geographic Information Systems Officer at Vihiga County Government

Report to the Head of GIS

Duties and responsibilities

• Organize and digitize hard copy maps.
• Will be involved in planning exercises to develop base map, maps and land use plan
• Gather, analyze and integrate spatial data to support planning and development
• Compile and integrate geographic data from a variety of sources including existing maps and reports, field observations, satellite imagery/digital aerial photography
• Operate and maintain the County’s GIS hardware, software, plotter, printer field devices, etc
• Attend to the needs of internal and external users of GIS data especially preparation of reports and powerpoint presentations and demons.
• Store and retrieve digital and hardcopy maps
• Prepare GIS-based project proposals
• Advice in purchasing of GIS.
• Train staff on use of equipment and software’s for processing data.
• Advise in implementation and formation of GIS lab.
• Coordinate engineering surveys and perform computation.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Head of GIS.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatic Engineering, GIS, Geospatial Science/technologies, Cartography, or any natural Science with hands-on experience using GIS from a recognized university.
• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience using GIS to develop geo-data bases from existing maps and reports, field’s observations, satellites imagery/digital aerial photography etc.
• Be proficient in using common GIS/Image processing software such as ArcGIS, Erdas Imagine, QGIS, etc. Proof of programming knowledge with/within GIS will be an added advantage
• Should be self-motivated and ready to work under pressure, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a multi- disciplinary and multi-cultural setup
• Knowledge in programming/geospatial information technology (GIT)/Geo-ICT will be an added advantage
• Have 2 years’ experience in the public service or relevant experience in Private sector.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;