Job Purpose
To The job holder is responsible for coordinating the development of strategies to align the geoinformation business of the Authority with Geo-Information technology and Overseeing GIS operations.
Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Carrying out maintenance and services of GIS instruments;
Undertaking topographical and cadastral mapping for roads;
Compiling orthophoto mapping and photo-mosaics;
Undertaking production, collection, interpretation, maintenance and dissemination of maps;
Undertaking photographic rectification, photo-preparation and dispositive point– purging;
Digitizing land use and land cover maps;
Preparing reports based on survey data results; and
Designing of user friendly interfaces

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Diploma/Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geometric Engineering, Land Surveying, Cartography or Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Technician membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors Chapter);
Proficiency in computer applications and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

Sound knowledge on Land related laws;
Proficiency in Computer applications
Leadership skills
Communication skills;
Analytical skills.
Working under pressure;
Interpersonal skills.