Job Description
• To plan, develop and operationalize all activities related with Geographic Frames and Services (such as land and topographical studies, development of topographical maps (including digital ones) etc.) to meet the geo-spatial information needs of the users;
• To serves the requirements of censuses and surveys operations in the provision and updating of maps
• In close collaboration with other departments and sections develop and deploy a comprehensive Geographic Frames and Services (including Geographic Information System (GIS)) policy;
• To coordinate the planning, development, management and maintenance of equipment of the geo-referenced statistical systems (GIS);
• To guide in application development and their deployment related with Geographic Frames and Services;
• To guide in training of NISR staff on activities related with Geographic Frames and Services;
• To be responsible on behalf of the NISR for updating knowledge and understanding concerning new GIS methodologies;
• To provide leadership to the division and mentoring of the staff;
• To provide regular monitoring and progress reports to the head of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Geography
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Cartography
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Resources management skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of remote sensing and/or web mapping
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GIS skills with two or more GIS packages
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Knowledge of GIS hardware (Plotters, GPS devices, Digitizer;
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