The Regional Centre for Mapping of
Resources for Development (RCMRD) is an Intergovernmental organization which
provides services in surveying, mapping, remote sensing, GIS and ICT to its
member States, partners and clients.
Our Mission is to promote sustainable
development through generation, application and dissemination of geoinformation
and allied ICT services and products in the member States and beyond.
RCMRD wishes to fill the following vacant position:
Data Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing data receiving and dissemination
system.
- Cataloguing and archiving the data received
through DDS and Eumetcast.
- Acquiring and disseminating data to internal
and external users.
- Regularly assessing the availability of new
data and products.
- Handling clients seeking information on
geospatial data types, need and application.
- Conducting Data Management training including
preparation of training materials.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- BSc degree in Geomatics, Physical Geography,
Environmental Science or related fields.
- At least 3 years of experience in
Geoinformation applications.
- Must have good knowledge of image processing
software such as ERDAS, EDRISI, ENVI, GEOVIS, Globe Mapper and ESRI
Softwares.
- Should have good skills in image
transformation and multi-sensor image analysis.
- Possession of excellent oral and written
communication skills in English is crucial.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Via e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Interested candidates should submit their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Via e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
to be received not later than 24th
October 2014.