Assistant Director of Geo-Information Services (Head of GIS Lab) at Mandera County Government

Mandera County continued to register positive progress anchored on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite challenges and the devastating effects of climate change, which saw prolonged dry spells followed by heavy rains and flooding.Floods displaced families, washed away crops and farming infrastructure and cut off roads. The resilience of our people was put to the test afresh.

REF MCPSB /MOL/2023/10/05

Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable

 Duties and Responsibilities

•  Head of GIS Units in the Department of Lands
•  Conducting comprehensive geospatial analysis and designing, developing, and maintaining GIS applications and databases.
•  Collect, analyse, and map geographic data from projects, ensuring data accuracy within GIS databases, and providing GIS-based data visualizations.
•  Setup remote monitoring systems and contribute to the creation of the Project Design.
•  Interpreting Geo-spatial data for spatial natural resource planning and management;
•  Monitor the quality of the data in the databases
•  Monitoring continuous improvement and standardization of GIS processes
•  Develop and implement GIS-based data analysis and visualization
•  Manages geospatial, information technology, and information systems projects and research activities conducted within the GIS lab.
•  Manages map/data deliverables, develops data and web pages, manages applications, data models, and database design, collects GPS data, and provides team support for geospatial projects and development.
•  Developing system and spatial tools for acquisition, processing, transformation, analysis, storage, presentation and use of Geo-informatics;

 Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines; Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Computer Sciences, Geo-Informatics, Digital Cartography, Geo-information Sciences from a recognized university;
•  Master’s degree related to the position will be an added advantage;
•  Has a minimum of seven (7) years of experience two (2) of which in a senior position in the relevant field;
•  Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage
•  Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote sensing from reputable institution
•  Proficiency in GIS software, tools, and applications, such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, and QGIS
•  Solid understanding of GIS principles, including cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis
•  Experience in spatial analysis and data visualization
•  Ability to interpret and explain GIS results to non-technical audiences

Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:
The Secretary,
Mandera County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 356-70300, Mandera​

Closing Date : 8 November. 2023