GIS Officer - 2 Posts 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...

 

GIS Officer - 2 Posts

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

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. 

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. 

Interested candidates should download and complete KeNHA job application form which is obtained from the website www.kenha.co.ke and attach copies of National Identity Card (ID), Curriculum Vitae (CV), Academic/Professional Certificates and Testimonials.

Applications should be received not later than  2nd March 2025 at 5:00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities, women and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities are requested to indicate their status on the application form.

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

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