3 Data Officers Jobs in Kenya

Data Officer

JOB REF:NLC/LAM/5/2023

Terms of Appointment The
appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

This position is
responsible for the execution of data standards and guidelines and in user
support to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in processes and procedures.
Additionally, the position provides consolidation in the preparation and
custody of geospatial data and information for the Commission

Duties and
Responsibilities;

Supervises
and coordinates field data collection

Preserves
public land records

Administers
retrieval of GIS data

Validates
of metadata

Coordinates
of public land data and information collection

Consolidates
of verified parcel boundaries for dispute resolution

Carries
out boundary identification exercises for inspection of compulsory acquisition

Carries
out boundary markings for vesting of compulsorily acquired land

Coordinates
of geo-referencing, digitizing and any other data conversion procedures

Performs
coordinate transformation procedures

Coordinates
processing of geospatial records from public institutions

Oversees
the storage and archiving of geospatial records from public institutions

Conducts
cataloguing of geospatial records

Organizes
and correlates geodatabase for public land inventory

Maintains
and updates data and information backup records

Designs
map for internal and external use

Supervises
plotting services

Services
and maintains data collection and conversion equipment

Analysis
GIS data to support decision making in survey and land administration in line
with the commission’s mandate.

Ensures
quality control of geospatial records

Trains
Trainers in GIS operationalization and application

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):

Academic Qualifications;

Bachelor’s
degree from a recognised institution in Geomatic Engineering, Geospatial
Engineering, Geo-Information Technology, Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, or
equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

Graduate
member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya.

knowledge and skills 

GIS
skills

Remote
sensing skills

Communication

Presentation
skills

Problem
solving skills

Analytical
skills

Supervisory
skills

Interpersonal
skills

Organizational
skills

Computing
skills

Team
leadership skills

How To Apply

Candidates should attach
all documents to the application form (download from the website).

Details
of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert
should not be included,

Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
card, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials
during interviews.

Please
note that it is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.

If you possess or meet the
above qualifications, please send;

Your
application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of
three referees and their full contacts (Name, post office box number, email
address, and telephone/mobile phone contact)

Copies
of academic certificates and testimonials:

Applicants are advised to
visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for instructions on how to apply.
Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard copies of their applications.

In case you do not hear
from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that
canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.

All applicants must meet
the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

The National Land
Commission is an equal opportunity employer; women, people from marginalized
areas and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All hardcopy applications
should be submitted to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO

NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION

316 UPPERHILL CHAMBERS

20TH FLOOR

P.O BOX 44417-00100,
NAIROBI.

The applications should
reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission on or before 18th September, 2023 by 5.00pm.