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 following positions:-
GIS ASSISTANTS JG “H” (2 POSTS)
Overall purpose
The GIS Assistant will provide support in GIS for development and in the development of maps.
The GIS assistant shall take lead in participatory Mapping during Field Research. He/She will also support in preparation of tools for Data Collection in relations to data and GIS.Responsibilities
- Take lead in participatory mapping during field
research
- Prepare maps for donor reports and research
reports
- Produce maps and data for Programs and Projects
- Participate in proposal development by producing
maps for the proposals
- Support grants and programme teams during proposal
development upon their request in relation to GIS initiatives.
- Prepare mobile questionnaires for field data
collection
- Collate and organize data collected
- Analyze and compile a report of the Analysis
- Develop and maintain databases
- Train members of staff and project teams on the
application of GIS
Qualifications
- A university diploma in geography, statistics or
GIS
- Extensive experience of using GIS mapping
platforms (particularly Arcgis)
- Strong qualitative research skills
- High degree of computer literacy
- Good interpersonal working relationships
- Strong planning skills with ability to prioritize
tasks and meet deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software products
(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficiency in SPSS or other quantitative Data Analysis tools
Terms of Service:
- 3 years Contract renewable subject
to
- Salary as prescribed by SRC.
How to Apply
You can access the
advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online
applications through our email myjobs@westpokot.go.ke
All application should
be submitted on or before Thursday 27thMay, 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
