Geographic Information Systems Team Leader at NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS OF RWANDA (NISR):Deadline: Nov 16, 2022

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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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geography

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Cartography

    3 Years of relevant experience




Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • N/A

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Mentoring and coaching skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Performance management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Resources management skills

  • Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Knowledge of remote sensing and/or web mapping

  • GIS skills with two or more GIS packages

  • Knowledge of GIS hardware (Plotters, GPS devices, Digitizer;

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