Data Officer – 3 Positions at National Land Commission

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.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• GIS skills
• Remote sensing skills
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Computing skills
• Team leadership skills