Vacancy title:
G.I.S Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Nyandarua Water & Sanitation Company

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 25 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nyandarua | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• To manage and maintain the utility’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database, map water infrastructure, and provide spatial data to support planning, maintenance, and decision-making. The GIS Officer will also play a key role in improving asset management, monitoring service coverage, and supporting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) control, project planning, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties /Tasks: -

• Prepare detailed maps using Arch map and/AutoCAD software.
• Coordinate land surveying to confirm/establish land boundaries and pipeline way leaves.
• Carry out surveys work using simple survey equipment (e.g. Total Station and dumpy level), create profiles, topographic maps and determine elevations and provide relevant reports.
• Prepare accurate GIS data base of the company’s infrastructure (water meters, tanks, valves, water lines etc.)
• Work with GIS to model and analyse landscape features, pipelines and appurtenances for NRW reduction and better asset management.
•  Use of GIS and maps to improve water coverage, Improve efficiency and accuracy of the company’s operations.
• Maintain section records for ease of retrieval and future reference.
• Prepare and submit reports.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Geo information system GIS with at least 2 years’ experience with the use of GIS programs and software in water related field.
• Good project management skills
• GIS track record, including proficiency with standard GIS application and data layers
• A self-driven person with high need for achievement
• Good analytical skills
• Good Computer skills (word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of CAD
• Knowledge in Engineering survey (Total station, TKK etc)
• Have good interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills.
• Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; -
  • Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
  • Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
  • A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• The appointment will be for a fixed contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Application packages in a sealed envelope which include a cover letter, detailed CV and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent by post or courier to: -

The Managing Director
Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company,
P.O. Box 164- 20300,
Nyahururu.

In addition to the Hard copy of the application, a soft copy should be sent to recruitment@nyandaruawater.co.ke before the expiry of the closing date (25 TH July 2025, 17:00 Hours) with the VACANCY NUMBER as the email subject.
Note:

• The Vacancy number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the outer envelope of the application package.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Include your current gross remuneration on the cover letter.

CLOSING DATE: (25 TH July 2025, 17:00 Hours)

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