JOB REFERENCE: NYANDAWAS/CMT/004/2025
Job Purpose
To manage and maintain the utility's Geographic Information System (GIS) database, map water infrastructure, and provide spatial data to support planning, maintenance, and decision-making. The GIS Officer will also play a key role in improving asset management, monitoring service coverage, and supporting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) control, project planning, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties /Tasks: -
Prepare detailed maps using Arch map and/AutoCAD software.
Coordinate land surveying to confirm/establish land boundaries and pipeline way leaves.
Carry out surveys work using simple survey equipment (e.g. Total Station and dumpy level), create profiles, topographic maps and determine elevations and provide relevant reports.
Prepare accurate GIS data base of the company's infrastructure (water meters, tanks, valves, water lines etc.)
Work with GIS to model and analyse landscape features, pipelines and appurtenances for NRW reduction and better asset management.
Use of GIS and maps to improve water coverage, Improve efficiency and accuracy of the company's operations.
Maintain section records for ease of retrieval and future reference.
Prepare and submit reports.
Job Requirements
Diploma in Geo information system GIS with at least 2 years' experience with the use of GIS programs and software in water related field.
Good project management skills
GIS track record, including proficiency with standard GIS application and data layers
A self-driven person with high need for achievement
Good analytical skills
Good Computer skills (word, excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of CAD
Knowledge in Engineering survey (Total station, TKK etc)
Have good interpersonal relations and communication skills
Excellent organization skills.
Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; -
Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
