Geographical Information Systems Officer Job Kenya Space Agency

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Job Purpose

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer is responsible for the development, management, and application of geospatial tools and systems for the acquisition, analysis, visualization, and dissemination of Earth Observation data, products and services.

Remuneration

• Salary Scale: Ksh 67,321.00 p.m.
• Terms of Service: One (1) year Contract.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geospatial Engineering, Geographical Information Science (GIS), Geospatial Engineering, Geomatic Engineering, Geoinformatics, Geoinformation Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) or any other recognized professional body; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Acquiring, processing, and analysing spatial and other related Earth Observation data to generate geospatial products;
• Designing and producing maps, dashboards, and other spatial visualizations applications;
• Developing and maintaining KSA’s geospatial database;
• Designing and deploying GIS Web applications and systems;
• Automating geospatial workflows for efficient data processing and analysis;
• Contributing to geospatial components of research and innovation projects and programmes;
• Ensuring compliance with spatial data standards, metadata protocols, and national/international geospatial frameworks;
• Working with IT department to ensure efficient GIS data access, sharing, and storage;
• Providing technical GIS input for licensing, compliance, and audit functions involving spatial data; and
• Engaging in capacity building and training activities related to geospatial data handling and tools.

Functional skills

• Decision making skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills

Behavioural Skills

• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Innovative thinking
• Interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, among others
• Proficient in programming skills relevant to geospatial workflows including python, R, SQL, JavaScript, Django among others
• Demonstrate experience in cartographic skills, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their written applications together with their detailed CVs, clearly stating three (3) referees and contacts, copies of all academic and professional certificates and testimonials, a copy of National ID/ Passport and a duly filled Bio Data Form (click here to download).

Applications in hard or soft copy should be addressed to the Director General/CEO, Kenya Space Agency, P.O Box 7046 – 00200 NAIROBI and hand-delivered to the Agency HQs at Pitman House, 4th Floor on or before Friday 6 June 2025 at 10:00 am.

Applications may also be submitted through email addressed to applications@ksa.go.ke to be received on or before Friday 6 June 2025 at 10:00 am.

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