Land Surveyor Cum GIS Specialist , National Housing Corporation
Position Description:
Ref. No.LSGIS/NHC2
The Land Surveyor cum GIS Specialist reports to the Manager and has overall responsibility of entering new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
Specific duties include:
Carry out land and building surveying operations
Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.
Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS. Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations. Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, color printer, and video camera.
Produce reports related to both geospatial and non-geospatial data and Evaluate, analyze and compare data sets
Qualification, experience and attributes required:
The applicants should be a Tanzania National who possesses the following qualifications:
A Bachelor of Science in Geo-informatics or Land Surveying discipline
A combination of high level GIS hands-on experience and other outside classes in major GIS applications. A Minimum of 2 years experience in mapping and/or aerial support advanced programs
Proficient in Maplnfo, ESRI ArcGIS, Google Earth,
Ability to multi-task and integrate project segments.
Good IT technical skills and ability to think creatively include computer experience in mapping/aerial software, Windows applications, spreadsheets, and graphics/desktop publishing
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to convey GIS/spatial information to non-GIS/technical people
Application Instructions:
Apply in strict confidence indicating the post reference number, application letter, photocopies of certified relevant certificates and 2 referees who will be contacted with your consent to
Director General
National Housing Corporation
P O BOX 2977
Dar es Salaa, Tanzania
Deadline: Jul 14, 2012
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