Geographical Information System (GIS) Officer-THRIVE Project at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

40%

GIS Development and Compliance:

• Develop/rollout GIS system and databases for all World Vision Kenya THRIVE 2030 Program.
• Participate in development of monitoring tools and incorporate spatial analysis into the methodologies so that change can be visualized spatially
• Develop specifications for additional GIS and GPS related hardware and software
• Produce maps and data for THRIVE Project coverage areas. This includes mapping of all Households, S4T and Producer groups.
• Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
• Coordinate GIS databases maintenance as per international standards
• Ensure that GIS business processes, standards and policies developed in coordination with other WVK entities are effectively and consistently used by operations staff
• Simplified systems in place for use in GIS mapping and data visualization
• GIS monitoring tools developed for use
• Appropriate GIS software’s and equipment’s available for use in GIS mapping and data analysis
• Up to date GIS maps and information regarding THRIVE Project.

35%

GIS Data Collection, Analysis, Management and Reporting

• Field visits to monitor GIS operationalization in THRIVE project areas and collect data
• Conduct research to locate and obtain existing databases.
• Analyse spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including customer surveys, field Observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Prepares, updates, and distributes GIS maps and new information within the organizationn.
• Prepare and provide GIS reports which are evidence-based, based on the data collected from the project areas and share with the staff and stakeholders in a simple map depicting change/impact
• Maintain inventory of system maps as related to GIS (converts from CAD when necessary)
• Up to date GIS Operations in THRIVE Project
• Relevant and up to data Geodatabases in use
• Up to date analysed and usable data in relevant information repository and shared with relevant staff.
• Up to date GIS maps and information regarding THRIVE Project locations
• Up to date inventory of system maps in WVK approved repository for utilization

15%

Capacity Building

• Keep current with new GIS and GPS information and technology (updates the systems)
• Prepare training materials and make presentations to WVK THRIVE Staff and partners
• Guide GIS system users in creating requirements for GIS Software
• Writes documentation to support software
• Regular training/induction on emerging trends in GIS for self and WVK THRIVE Project staff.
• 100% of the THRIVE Project Staff inducted on GIS and GPS information and it role in the organization
• GIS system improvements and License/ user rights provisioning as requested by users.

5%

Advocacy, Engagement and Networking

• Ensure high quality presentation of GIS products to WVK staff, donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholders.
• Linkages with partners (NGOs, County and National government, church, bilateral and multilateral agencies) in resources mapping for development.
• GIS Products presented to leadership and relevant stakeholders for learning and decision making
• Reports of engagements and new information documented for use.
• Participation reports in GIS events and observation of key GIS days both local and international.

5%

Others

• Support fundraising teams during proposal development upon their request in relation to GIS initiatives

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 4 years’ experience in conceptualization and preparation of maps and other cartographic products using ArcGIS products; working knowledge of the latest version of the software, i.e., ArcGIS 10;
• Must demonstrate ability to design methodologies for collecting GIS data, manage spatial datasets, and maintain the strictest confidentiality of sensitive data while ensuring protocols for usage and licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
• Experience in concepts/proposal development for GIS related initiatives is added advantage
• Demonstrate ability to use open-source GIS software for data Analysis and presentation
• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics Engineering, Geography or Environmental Bio-systems, or Agricultural related courses with post graduate training in GIS
• Geomatics Engineering, Environmental Bio-systems or Geographical Information System
• Analytical skills on GIS data
• GIS data visualization skills preferably Tableau, Power BI or any other emerging applications