GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) OFFICER

Kigoma/Ujiji Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KUWASA) is an Autonomous Utility which was established under section 3(1) of Cap. 272 of 1997 as reviewed by section 60 of Water supply and Sanitation Act No. 12 of 2009. KUWASA IV charged with the overall responsibility of operations and management of portable clean water supply and sanitation services in Kigoma/Ujiji Urban areas within the municipality. KUWASA performs its duties under the pilot and supervision of the executive Board of Directors with functions and responsibilities well stipulated in the Water Works Ordinance and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
KUWASA is hereby inviting applications from dynamic, energetic, dedicated, qualified,
motivated, experienced and performance driven Tanzanians to fill the following
vacant posts:-


Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer

Organizational Relationships

Reports to : Technical Manager
Key result areas
Major:
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be Head of network Mapping and GIS Section primarily responsible for integrating various forms of geographical and non geographical data such as land demography, water supply and sewerage infrastructure, customer locations, customer data base, water intakes and pumping stations are mapped and integrated into a digital format.

Specific: ,
To survey and create water networks maps
To survey and create sewerage networks maps
To survey, collect and locate customer's information in the map using GIS Software
To compile geographical data from a variety of sources including survey, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs and existing maps.
To ensure compliance/linkage of different applications.
To communicate/coordinate with other GIS users in the water supply and sanitation sector or other sectors.
To train KUWASA staff on GIS applications.
To enter 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. -
To operate and maintain GIS System hardware, software, plotter, digitizer,
GPS, video camera and other project facilities.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Commercial Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Land Surveying & Planning /Geomatics/cartography/geography/Geography with Emphasis in GIS from a recognized higher learning institution or Holder of a Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma Information Technology and should have pursued a Diploma in GIS/ Remote Sensing from a Recognized
Higher Learning Institution.
GIS concepts an analytical techniques including computerized mapping and digital data conversion, manipulation and analysis.
Knowledge of GIS Software, tools and applications including but not limited to Arc GIS, Auto CAD Suit applications or Microsoft Office suite.
Minimum of two years work experience in a reputable organization.
Experience with water utilities is an added advantage.
Physically capable of completing assigned tasks and responsibilities while complying with deadlines.
Age limit:
Not above 3S years of age.

Remunerations.
The post carries an attractive remunerations package subject to work professional experience, qualifications and competencies. _
Attractive salary and fringe benefits as per the Authority's incentive scheme will be offered to the successful candidate.
The remuneration package is set based on the Authority's (KUWASA)
Salary Structure/Scale is KWA 8-10 per month for this post.
The successful candidate will also enjoy other benefits such as house, medical and transport allowances.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSTS
All posts are on contract basis, which are renewable subject to previous contract work efficiency and good performance.

Send your application letter accompanied by a detailed CV, photocopies of relevant academic certificates and testimonial, emails, day time contact telephone numbers, postal address, names and addresses of three referees to undersigned not later than two weeks from the first appearance of this advertisement.

The Managing Director,
Kigoma/Ujiji Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KUWASA),
P.O. Box 812,
KIGOMA - TANZANIA

NOTE:
i)THIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION, THUS, "TANZANIAN
WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY'~
ii)ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW AND THOSE WHO WILL NOT HEAR FROM US AFTER THE FOURTH WEEK
FROM THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD
CONSIDER THEMSELVES UNSUCCESFUL.