Senior Officers (Cartography / GIS) Job Vacancies

Senior Officers (Cartography / GIS) Job Vacancies
March 24, 2015 Job Description
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006).
It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody.
It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-Job Title: Senior Officer, Cartography / GIS
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS SOC/8/2015
No. of Posts: 2
Reporting to the Manager, Cartography / GIS, the Senior Officer will be responsible for the spatial data collection, preparation and production of census and survey maps within cartography section
Key Responsibilities
The officer at this level will be responsible for implementing, planning, directing and coordinating activities within a unit which will include
Collecting, compiling, composing, merging and verifying spatial data
Undertaking identification, plotting of boundaries, delineating Enumeration Areas, and transferring boundaries to base maps
Scanning, geo referencing, digitization of field manuscripts/ maps from other sources, processing and loading of coordinates, creation of attribute tables, cleaning of polygons, area measurements
Editing maps, geo databases and geography file
Preparing thematic maps
Ensuring quality specifications and standards are adhered to
Preparing work plans and budgets for the unit
Servicing map requests and other correspondences
Preparing reports
Training of the staff on editing of field manuscripts and preparation of geo databases
Identification of cluster boundaries for sampling frames
Undertake spatial analysis and modeling
Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
Must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Cartography, Geo-informatics/ Geo-informatics and Information Technology, Land surveying and photogrammetric, Geomatics engineering, Geography or any other discipline from a recognized university
OR
A Diploma in Cartography or Geographic Information Systems from a recognized institution and 3 (three) years progressive track record in cartographic work in a Public or any key Private Sector Institution
Must have experience in censuses and surveys mapping
Must have knowledge in use of Global Positioning System and interpretation of aerial imageries
Must be computer literate and proficient in Geographic Information System(GIS)
Must be able to undertake vigorous field activities and work in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and leadership skills
Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. How to Apply
Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID /Passport.
The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi
Or email to: careers@knbs.or.keApplications must be received not later than 6th April, 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer
Women and persons living with disability are encouraged to applyKenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO 9001:2008 Certified