Pursuant to the provision of County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 45, 59 (1) (b) the West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the above position.
DECLARATION OF VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, HOUSING, PHYSICAL PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
**5. CHIEF GIS OFFICER JG “M” (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities**
• Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving business demands
• Building and maintaining GIS databases and utilizing the GIS software to analyze the spatial and non-spatial information in the databases.
• Overseeing the planning and coordination of GIS activities to meet the outlined goals
• Developing and managing control quality standards for system application
• Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product
• Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
• Supporting and participating in the designing and development of the geospatial database
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
• Staying up to date or abreast with the latest developments in the GIS field
• Giving support in the development of a work plan for complex projects
• Efficiently managing geospatial database and developing effective maps and aerial photography.
Requirements for Appointment
• A Bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as Computer Science, Geography, or Engineering.
• High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with departmental staff and the management
• Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools
• Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and also analyze information
• Several years of proven work experience either professionally or through an internship
Terms of Service:
• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC.
You can access the advertisement details on our website
www.westpokot.go.ke
and submit online applications through our email
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• All application should be submitted on or before
Thursday 27th May, 2021
to
Ag. Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
• The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
