Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Cartographer the jobholder will be responsible for undertaking activities in the Cartography Division.

Key responsibilities

i. Designing geo-spatial data collection instruments;
ii. Carrying out pre-testing and piloting of geo-spatial mapping instruments;
iii. Collecting, collating and analyzing geospatial data;
iv. Identifying administrative boundaries for census mapping and sampling units;
v. Delineating and updating Enumeration Areas (EAs) for censuses and surveys;
vi. Disseminating Information, Education and Communication materials for census mapping;
vii. Geo referencing and digitizing boundaries and features;
viii. Symbolizing, generalizing and simplifying features;
ix. Creating, joining and populating attribute tables with statistical data;
x. Updating the geo databases;
xi. Preparing and producing maps as per stakeholders request;
xii. Calculating area measurements for census units; and
xiii. Generating geo-codes
xiv. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Geomatics; Geo-spatial Engineering; Geomatics Engineering; Technology in Geographic
Information; Geospatial Information Science; or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution
ii. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Applicants should fill and submit an online copy of the employment application form Ref. KNBS/F/93/29 which is available in the link below.

Applications must be received not later than 15th December 2023 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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