GIS SPECIALIST – 3 Years Contract (x1)

Purpose of the Job

To oversee the provision of high quality insights and information through GIS and the use of modelling tools to analyze organizational performance to support the needs of customers, regulators, suppliers and Government

Statements of Main Accountabilities

• Researching, creating, managing and maintaining GIS data to provide users with the latest and accurate data available
• Digitization and manipulation of geographic data
• Performing analyses on spatial and tabular data in producing reports, maps, graphs and charts as required by management and user departments
• Developing, implementing and managing GIS data and its organizational structure/database environment
• Retrieving, processing, archiving and analyzing spatial data
• Designing, developing and maintaining GIS production schedules and monitoring project progress to ensure timely completion of projects
• Determining budgetary requirements for GIS system and providing long term plans related to GIS

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering, GIS, Geography or closely related field
• At least 5 years relevant post qualification experience
• Registered Engineer with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) and Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Valid Driver’s License (Ability to Drive Manual Vehicle) will be an added advantage