Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GEO-INFORMATION SERVICES (HEAD OF GIS
LAB), JG ‘P’-1(ONE) POST
REF MCPSB /MOL/2023/10/05
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Head of GIS Units in the Department of Lands
Conducting comprehensive geospatial analysis and designing, developing, and
maintaining GIS applications and databases.
Collect, analyse, and map geographic data from projects, ensuring data accuracy within
GIS databases, and providing GIS-based data visualizations.
Setup remote monitoring systems and contribute to the creation of the Project Design.
Interpreting Geo-spatial data for spatial natural resource planning and management;
Monitor the quality of the data in the databases
Monitoring continuous improvement and standardization of GIS processes
Develop and implement GIS-based data analysis and visualization
Manages geospatial, information technology, and information systems projects and
research activities conducted within the GIS lab.
Manages map/data deliverables, develops data and web pages, manages applications,
data models, and database design, collects GPS data, and provides team support for
geospatial projects and development.
Developing system and spatial tools for acquisition, processing, transformation,
analysis, storage, presentation and use of Geo-informatics;
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines; Biological Sciences,
Natural Resource Management, Geography, Computer Sciences, Geo-Informatics,
Digital Cartography, Geo-information Sciences from a recognized university;
Master’s degree related to the position will be an added advantage;
Has a minimum of seven (7) years of experience two (2) of which in a senior position
in the relevant field;
Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added
advantage
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote sensing from reputable
institution
Proficiency in GIS software, tools, and applications, such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, and
QGIS
Solid understanding of GIS principles, including cartography, remote sensing, and
spatial analysis
Experience in spatial analysis and data visualization
Ability to interpret and explain GIS results to non-technical audiences