GIS Officer at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving departmental demands.
•  Building and maintaining GIS databases and utilizing the GIS software to analyze the spatial and non-spatial information in the databases.
•  Developing and managing control quality standards for system application.
•  Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product.
•  Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
•  Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
•  Efficiently managing geospatial database and developing effective maps and aerial photography.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor’s degree in Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
•  High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases
•  Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with departmental staff and the management
•  Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools
•  Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and also analyze information
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.