Assistant Director GIS at Uasin Gishu County Government

Job Description

Requirements for Appointment-;

Bachelor’s in GIS, Engineering, or Geospatial Science and having served for a minimum of 3 years in the position of Principal GIS Officer or Equivalent at Job Group N
Master’s degree in Geo‑information Science, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, or similar is an added advantage
At least 6 years of GIS experience
Programming and GIS certifications and strong technical integration background.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains Geographic Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure, including hardware, software, and geospatial databases.
Leads GIS project planning, implementation, and evaluation across departments and public institutions.
Supervises GIS teams and provides technical guidance to GIS analysts, cartographers, and surveyors.
Designs and implements GIS tools, web-based applications, and mobile mapping solutions to support service delivery.
Collects, manages, and analyzes spatial and non-spatial data to support urban planning, land management, disaster preparedness, and development projects.
Coordinates with other departments and stakeholders to integrate GIS into decision-making processes.