Chief Natural Resource Scientist (Data Analyst)
REF MCPSB /MOL/2023/10/07
Terms of
service –Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and
Responsibilities
Collect
and collate data and information to support the development of GIS lab for
lands, physical and Urban planning.
Prepare
relevant project reports and data sets to facilitate process of structural
development of the GIS lab, urban planning transformation.
Fostering
multi-disciplinary use of Geographical Information systems (GIS) as a planning
tool at County levels
Developing
remote sensing techniques and analysis of satellite imagery;
Identify
and adopt innovative tools for capacity building and leadership on land
management and land use planning
Ensure
development and mainstreaming of transformative agenda for special interest
groups such as gender, youth and social inclusion, on matters land use and
physical planning.
Coordinate
and implement field data collection, develop innovation field drone approach
for model calibration and validation;
Analyze
the datasets, and contribute to the writing of reports, research papers and
other communication material
Ensure
timely delivery of processed geospatial datasets and products;
Collect,
store and curate data generated from the analytics; ensure the generation of
quality field datasets;
Ensure
the timely completion of high-quality research deliverables;
Communicate
research results and new ideas in a broad array of outlets, including
peerreviewed journals, mass media, policy fora as well as national and
international scientific conferences;
Any
other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements for
appointment
Bachelor’s
Degree in Geospatial Science, Land Economics, Economics, Economics and
Statistics, Statistics or any other related field.
Have
relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than four
(4) years from public or Private Sector relevant to the position
Demonstrated
thorough understanding of National Land use and planning
Knowledge
of application of remote sensing techniques and shown merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results;
Be
conversant with the provisions of the Cities and Urban Act;
Sound
capabilities in acquiring, processing, and analyzing a range of remotely sensed
datasets, including multispectral, hyperspectral and synthetic aperture radar
imagery, satellite and airborne imagery;
Proven
knowledge of field data collection (including protocol development);
Fulfill
the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
How To Apply
Interested applicants
should fill in Mandera County employment application form and attach copies of
Certificates, Testimonials and Identity card. The Form can be downloaded from
Mandera County Website www.mandera.go.ke .
Incomplete application
form will not be accepted and giving false information in the application form
will lead to automatic disqualification. The Board will not accept any other
form of application except Mandera County Government employments application
form.
Applications should reach
the County Public Service Board office on or before 8th November, 2023 at 4.00pm.
Application should be
submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position
applied for and vacancy number and; Addressed to:
The Secretary,
Mandera County Public
Service Board,
P.O. Box 356-70300,
Mandera
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