Uganda Bureau of Statistics Senior GIS Officer Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Bureau of Statistics Senior GIS Officer Jobs in Uganda



Experience and Other requirements:

  • Membership to the Uganda Statistical Society is a must.

  • Computer literate, able to use of Microsoft office Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, Power point)

  • Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit

  • Good communication skills

  • Objective and independent

  • Problem solving skills

  • Confidence, patience, politeness, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations

    Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Public Administration and Management, Project Planning Management or Information Systems & Management, Geo-Information Science or any relevant field will be an added advantage.

  • An honors degree Land Surveying, mapping, Computer Science, Information Technology, Land Economics, Earth Sciences,

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialist expertise to support the integration, high-end manipulation and analysis of spatial data using GIS software.

  • Develop Geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals.

  • Develop data policies, standards and spatial data management procedures to ensure that best practice is used, including developing and maintaining spatial database/s and GIS software and hardware to ensure their efficient and effective operation.

  • Supervise the development of spatial analytical products from integrated physical and socio-economic indicators to support planning and decision making.

  • Participate in project and program activities within the agency to ensure strategic
    identification of spatial analytical products.

  • Ensure availability and up-to-date GIS administrative layers at all levels.

  • Spear head the preparation and maintaining of the administrative geographical frame for surveys and censuses.

  • Advice and ensure directorates/departments capture geo-referenced data in all surveys.

  • Supervise the preparation, development and maintaining online map services infrastructure for data sharing and dissemination.

  • Support the development and preparation of spatial data infrastructure for Statistics.

  • Prepare the section’s budget, workplan, and procurement plan.

  • Supervise, mentor, develop and conduct performance appraisals of staff in the section.

  • Prepare and submit timely accountability for resources.

  • Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

    How to Apply

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