Duties and Responsibilities
Lead a team of remote sensing and geospatial
professionals in the design, development and implementation of imaging and GIS
solutions that support local and global spatial decisions;
Provide technical expertise in satellite imagery,
GIS, statistics and programming to develop novel software imaging solutions
that provide non-subjective, quantitative data to growers;
Develop temporal solutions and models using satellite
images for informed decision making;
Perform data mining activities for the spatial and
temporal datasets available on e-platforms;
Lead collaborations with external stakeholders and
organizations where remote sensing and Geospatial technology is a key
stakeholder;
Provide views on remote sensing competence in reviews
of academia institutions and companies;
Stay up to date with the latest developments in
remote sensing technology and develop new methods to improve the accuracy and
efficiency of image analysis;
Lead research in remote sensing and GIS technologies by developing proposals for donor funding:
Provide remote sensing techniques on crop suitability
mapping, early warning models, weather pattern analysis and other services as
required;
Recommend needs and inform spatial and temporal
mapping tools and other services as required;
Recommend needs and inform spatial and temporal
mapping tools and products. Work closely with DTM and Information Management
(IM) departments to identify needs and produce the relevant products and maps;
plan, develop and provide training and develop skills for IM and GIS
activities;
Participate in the development of data collection
tools and training of field staff to facilitate the inclusion of GIS- related
requirements and indicators in other departments;
Update and produce online maps (with ArcGIS Server
for data review and analysis) and printable maps (with ArcGIS and Adobe
Illustrator/InDesign), as well as Dashboards, Graphs, Profiles,
Shapefiles and KMZ files for reporting while ensuring
accurate representation of spatial features with the most updated common
operation datasets (CODs);
Improve geo-referencing/Global Positioning System
(GPS) cleaning and documentation of geo-coordinates;
Coordinate creation of the county atlas and regularly
update base maps in line with identified requirements.
Requirements for Appointment
Master’s degree related to Geo-information Science
and Earth observation, RemoteSensing or Natural Resource Management from an
accredited academic institution with tvo years of relevant professional
experience; and
Have a Bachelors degree or related qualifications in
Cartography Photogrammetry and remote sensing, Geo-informatics, Natural
Resource Management, Land Resources Planning and Geography or any other related
field from a recognized institution of higher learning;.
High analytical thinking to effectively analyze
information database;
Skilled in managing Geo-databases and Relational
Database Management System;
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal
skills;
Profound GIS and remote sensing knowledge as a GIS/RS
specialist expected to work with raster and vector GIS tools;
Ability topay particular attention to details to work
with databases, analyze information and prepare reports.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit
their application with copies of their National Identity/passport,
Academic & Professional
certificates and current Chapter Six compliance
certificates to the undersigned on or before 26th day of July, 2024.
SECRETARY/CEO
VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI
Please Note
County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to
apply.
County Public Service Board does not charge any
recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services
are absolutely free
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for
interview.
Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them certified by the relevant authority.
