JOB DESCRIPTION

To carry out the provision of Geographical Information System to facilitate organisation’s wide accessibility of operational information and management decision making.

KEY ACTIVITIES

1. Supervises the activities of the section and allocates duties and responsibilities to ensure the provision of accurate Geographical Information System (GIS) services.
2. Participates in establishing Corporation GIS requirements and proposes efficient and cost effective conceptual solutions.
3. Implements the geographical information data model to facilitate provision of information in a format required by the user.
4. Ensures the implementation of GIS standards, policies and specifications in order to ensure availability of accurate data.
5. Supervises the capturing of information and data (spatial and tabular) required for the creation of a geo-database to required standards
6. Supervises the creation and maintenance of the geo-data bases to ensure accuracy, accessibility and integrity of data.
7. Procures and maintains GIS infrastructure (hardware and software) in accordance with standards, policies and specifications to ensure availability of accurate GIS services
8. Provides technical support and advice to the Corporation in relation to GIS issues
9. Ensures compliance to SHER procedures when carrying out duties
10. Promotes safety awareness in line with SHER requirements through periodic audits
11. Undertakes such other related duties as directed by the supervisor

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or related discipline

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Three (3) years post qualification experience in geo-data management.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Knowledge of electrical reticulation network will be an added advantage

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

1. Technical Expertise
2.  Analytical Thinking
3.  Team leadership/ Project Management
4.  Innovation and Initiative
5.  Budgeting and Resource Management
6.  Results focus and Commitment

CHALLENGES

1. Keeping up with technological advancements
2. Receiving data in different formats and accuracy levels from other stakeholders