Job Title: Cartography Officer
Organisation: National
Forestry Authority (NFA)
Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Coordinator,
Geographical Information Systems and Mapping
Geographical Information Systems and Mapping
About US:
The National
Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National
Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for
sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and
provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forest sub-sector.
Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National
Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for
sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and
provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forest sub-sector.
Job Summary: The Cartography Officer will execute tasks
related to the processing of GIS data and mapping for NFA and its clients.
related to the processing of GIS data and mapping for NFA and its clients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of the cartography lab, and all hard copy data sets
therein - Uploading and Downloading GPS data.
- Supervise GIS data digitizing and editing.
- Generating maps from GPS raw data collected from the field activities.
- Design and produce customized maps for NFA and NFA clients.
- Update geo-data sets as necessary.
- Carrying out New Land Cover mapping (LCCS).
- Field accuracy assessment of GIS data.
- Participate in development and maintenance of Forest Information
Systems (FIS) - Perform any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Cartography
Officer job vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in forestry, geography
or Geographic Information System (GIS) or Surveying and extra
qualification in Cartography. Certification in MCP, MCSA, and MCSE is an
added advantage. - At least three years GIS and ESRI mapping tools experience.
- In-depth knowledge of demographic databases
- Spatial databases like boundary and street files.
- Ability to focus on detail and maintain strict standards of
accuracy. - Proficiency with various software applications,
- Word processing, spreadsheet, database management, computer-aided
design, mapping. - Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools associated with
GIS and mapping. - Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organization skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application
letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and
curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications,
experience (with evidence), present salary and naming three referees, plus
their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application
letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and
curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications,
experience (with evidence), present salary and naming three referees, plus
their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;
Executive Director,
Plot 10/20 Spring
Road Nakawa
Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863,
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 20th September 2018
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