Deputy Director, Cartography/ Geographic Information System at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

Job Purpose:

• Reporting to the Director, Population and Social Statistics, the jobholder will be responsible for planning and implementing activities in the Cartography and Geographic Information Division. 

Key responsibilities 

• Overseeing the preparation of proposals on Mapping activities; 
• Initiating design and review of geospatial Mapping instruments; undertaking research on emerging technologies in geospatial data collection and analysis; 
• Overseeing analyzing and processing geospatial data 
• Coordinating training of trainers and training of Mapping Assistants on geospatial data collection and map production; 
• Overseeing identification of administrative boundaries, delineation and updating of Enumeration Areas for censuses and surveys; 
• Overseeing the preparation Mapping reports; 
• Overseeing preparation of Census maps and atlas for dissemination; 
• Mobilizing stakeholders for sensitization on mapping; 
• Overseeing the development and management of a geospatial database; 
• Overseeing and developing standards and techniques for mapping; 
• Ensuring preparation and production of maps as per stakeholder’s requests;  
• Ensuring editing of geospatial databases and geography file; 
• Undertaking any other duties, lawfully assigned by the supervisor. 

Requirements for Appointment  

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Grade of Assistant Director, 
• Cartography/GIS or in a comparable position; Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Geo-spatial Engineering; Geomatics Engineering; Technology in Geographic Information; Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing; Technology in Geomatics; Geography; Environmental Studies and Urban Planning or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Geo-spatial Engineering; Geomatics Engineering; Geospatial Information Science; Geography; Environmental Studies; Urban Planning; Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in relevant computer applications;  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.