Geographical Information System (GIS) Officer-Restore Africa Program Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

GIS Development and Compliance:

• Develop/rollout GIS system and databases for all Restore Africa program.
• Participate in development of monitoring tools and incorporate spatial analysis into the methodologies so that change can be visualized spatially
• Develop specifications for additional GIS and GPS related hardware and software
• Produce maps and data for Restore Africa Project coverage areas. This includes mapping of all Households, Trees, S4T and farmer groups.
• Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
• Coordinate GIS databases maintenance as per international standards
• Ensure that GIS business processes, standards and policies developed in coordination with other WVK entities are effectively and consistently used by operations staff

GIS Data Collection, Analysis, Management and Reporting

• Field visits to monitor GIS operationalization in Restore Africa project areas and collect data
• Conduct research to locate and obtain existing databases.
• Analyse spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including customer surveys, field Observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Prepares, updates, and distributes GIS maps and new information within the organizationn.
• Prepare and provide GIS reports which are evidence-based, based on the data collected from the project areas and share with the staff and stakeholders in a simple map depicting change/impact
• Maintain inventory of system maps as related to GIS (converts from CAD when necessary)

Capacity Building

• Keep current with new GIS and GPS information and technology (updates the systems)
• Prepare training materials and make presentations to WVK Restore Africa Staff and partners
• Guide GIS system users in creating requirements for GIS Software
• Writes documentation to support software

Advocacy, Engagement and Networking

• Ensure high quality presentation of GIS products to WVK staff, Partners, donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholders.
• Linkages with partners (NGOs, County and National government, church, bilateral and multilateral agencies) in resources mapping for development.

Others

•  Support fundraising teams during proposal development upon their request in relation to GIS initiatives

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Geography or Environmental Bio-systems, or Agricultural related courses with post graduate training in GIS
• At least 4 years’ experience in conceptualization and preparation of maps and other cartographic products using ArcGIS products; working knowledge of the latest version of the software, i.e., ArcGIS 10, ArcGIS pro
• Must demonstrate ability to design methodologies for collecting GIS data, manage spatial datasets, and maintain the strictest confidentiality of sensitive data while ensuring protocols for usage and licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
• Experience in concepts/proposal development for GIS related initiatives is added advantage
• Demonstrate ability to use open-source GIS software for data Analysis and presentation