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