GIS Officer - 2 Posts at Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to operationalize the GeoInformation System (GIS) technology and function with a view to enhancing efficiency in various

operations within the Authority
Job Description
Databases &Analysis
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Supporting in development of a framework for GIS operationalization within the authority;
• Assisting in the preparation of work plans and budgets for the GIS activities;
• Collect, collate and compile relevant datasets required to populate the GIS;
• Supporting in the development, maintenance and updating of the GIS databases;
• Supporting in the integration of data from various sources in the GIS databases;
• Supporting in the formulation and implementation of GIS data sharing protocols and workflows within the Authority's departments;
• Performing standard spatial analysis functions;
• Creating thematic maps, charts, and graphs to visually represent data insights;
• Assisting in preparing reports and presentations based on GIS analysis results;
• Designing and creating digital maps using GIS software, including customizing map layouts,symbology and legends;
• Updating existing maps with new data and changes;
• Supporting with GIS project planning, data updating scheduling, and quality control procedures;
• Maintaining GIS databases documentation and metadata;
• Providing GIS operations user support; and
• Supporting in In-house training of staff.

Applications Development

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Supporting in development of a framework for GIS operationalization within t h e  authority;
• Assisting in the preparation of work plans and budgets for the GIS activities;
• Supporting in developing, and customizing GIS applications programs to cater for various user requirements;
• Supporting in managing and maintaining in-house GIS applications programs;
• Supporting in developing web and mobile mapping and visualization applications;
• Assisting in the integration of GIS with other systems in the Authority;
• Supporting in the formulation and implementation of GIS data sharing protocols and workflows within the Authority's departments;
•  Assisting in preparing reports and presentations;
• Providing GIS operations user support; and
• Supporting in in-house training of staff.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geo-information Systems, Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized institution;
• Graduate membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) or Computer Society or ICT Authority or Geospatial Society of Kenya (GeoSK); and
• Proficiency in computer applications.