Senior Assistant Gis Officer at Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

REF: KURA/S/SAGISO/18/6 - JG 7

An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of the Assistant Director (Survey)-Geoinformatics Services.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implementing strategies to align the geo-information business of the Authority with Geo-information technology and overseeing GIS Operations;
• Maintain in-house GIS application programmes;
• Undertaking short and long term strategic planning of Geo-information systems (GIS); and
• Conducting Geo-Information research.

Minimum Requirements

• Have a Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Geographic information system (GIS), Land surveying, Cartography or Photogrammetry and remote sensing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in a similar position in the public service or in the private sector.
• Be proficient in CAD software, ArcGIS applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to present during the interview, copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions/organizations;

• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Criminal Investigations Department;
• Credit Reference Bureau.