NDMA County Drought Data Analysts Jobs
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a statutory body established under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya through Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011.
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a statutory body established under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya through Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011.
The Legal Notice gives NDMA the mandate to establish mechanisms which ensure that drought does not become famine and that the impacts of climate change are sufficiently mitigated.To realise its
mandate, NDMA intends to hire the services of highly qualified personnel to join its talented workforce.
Towards this end, the Authority plans to fill the following vacancies within its ranks:
County Drought Data Analyst
2 Positions
Ref: NDMA 04
Reporting to the County Drought Information Officer, the County Data Analyst will be responsible for data analysis and management of databases
Core duties and responsibilities:
County Drought Data Analyst
2 Positions
Ref: NDMA 04
Reporting to the County Drought Information Officer, the County Data Analyst will be responsible for data analysis and management of databases
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Undertake entry and analysis of data related to the County Drought Early warning systems
- Administer the Authority’s databases at County level for the management of information systems (Drought Early Warning system & contingency planning database, and Management Information System – MIS for Drought Contingency Funds)
- Ensure the incorporation of GIS and Remote Sensing/Earth Observation datasets that can be used to complement the Drought Early Warning System indicators and integrate them into the appropriate database and reports
- Provide ICT support services to the County Authority’s Office
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Range Science. Applicants with a Master’s degree these specified areas will have an added advantage
- Strong ICT skills and proficient in use of a GIS Software
- Extensive expertise in survey methods and statistical analysis
- Relevant working experience of at least 3 years
How to Apply
Candidates fulfilling the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of their academic and professional certificates.
All applicants are also expected to provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three referees, two of whom must have known the applicant from a work environment.All applications with positions and reference numbers clearly indicated on the envelope should be sent to the address below by registered mail, hand delivery or by courier on or before close of business May 7, 2015.
The Chief Executive Officer
National Drought Management Authority
P.O Box 53547 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications can be hand delivered at the
National Drought Management Authority
Lonrho House, 8th Floor
Standard Street.
Nairobi
Candidates fulfilling the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of their academic and professional certificates.
All applicants are also expected to provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three referees, two of whom must have known the applicant from a work environment.All applications with positions and reference numbers clearly indicated on the envelope should be sent to the address below by registered mail, hand delivery or by courier on or before close of business May 7, 2015.
The Chief Executive Officer
National Drought Management Authority
P.O Box 53547 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications can be hand delivered at the
National Drought Management Authority
Lonrho House, 8th Floor
Standard Street.
Nairobi
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