Geographical System Manager Developer At County Government Of Lamu

REF: LCPSB/EXT-ADV/2024-2025/5
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
Be a Kenyan citizen (National Identity Card/ Passport);
Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Geography, Geospatial Sciences, or related field;
Have at least two (2) years' experience in developing GIS — based tools for data collection and analysis;
Possess proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or other open -source GIS tools);
Own a member of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)
Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution; and
Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
Develop, test, and maintain GIS applications and systems, including designing user interfaces, databases and back-end systems
Develop custom tools and scripts to automate GIS processes
Manage and maintain geographic data, including data acquisition, cleaning, integration and quality control.
Perform spatial analysis to derive insights for decision ~ making processes.
Design and produce maps and visualizations for varios purposes such as reports, presentations and web applications.
Maintain and optimize spatial databases, ensuring data integrity and processes
Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure GIS applications are error - free and perform as expected
Provide training and support to end — users, helping them utilize GIS tools and applications effectively.
Collaborate with cross — functional teams, including GIS analysis, cartographers, and domain experts to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders.