Assistant Geographic Information System Officer at Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

Who We Are An autonomous road agency, responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of international trunk roads linking centres of international importance and crossing international boundaries or terminating at international ports(Class A road), national trunk roads linking internationally important centres (Class B roads), a...

 

Assistant Geographic Information System Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction  , Engineering / Technical 

Job Purpose

To The job holder is responsible for coordinating the development of strategies to align the geoinformation business of the Authority with Geo-Information technology and Overseeing GIS operations.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Carrying out maintenance and services of GIS instruments;
  • Undertaking topographical and cadastral mapping for roads;
  • Compiling orthophoto mapping and photo-mosaics;
  • Undertaking production, collection, interpretation, maintenance and dissemination of maps;
  • Undertaking photographic rectification, photo-preparation and dispositive point– purging;
  • Digitizing land use and land cover maps;
  • Preparing reports based on survey data results; and
  • Designing of user friendly interfaces

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Diploma/Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geometric Engineering, Land Surveying, Cartography or Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Technician membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors Chapter);
  • Proficiency in computer applications and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Sound knowledge on Land related laws;
  • Proficiency in Computer applications
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills;
  • Analytical skills.
  • Working under pressure;
  • Interpersonal skills.

Method of Application

All candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should apply online using the provided link accessible via the KeNHA Website by close of business on Monday, 15 th July 2024 at 5:00 pm.

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply. Applicants with disability are requested to indicate their status on the application link for ease of identification.

Prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents during the interview.

  • Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Clearance Certificate
  • Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate
  • Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
  • Certificate of Good Conduct issued by National Police Service
  • Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The above documents will not be required at the point of application.

The terms of appointment for the above positions shall be on Permanent & Pensionable Terms of Service:

Applications without the relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on kenha.co.ke to apply

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