The United States Embassy - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for the position of Geographic Information System (CIS) Analyst / Application Developer.
Located within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Kenya, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst / Application Developer is responsible for mapping, data management and creation of a geodatabase for use of programs located within the Global Disease Detection Division.
The analyst / application developer will be the point of contact on all aspects of geospatial technology within the organization and assumes responsibilities for implementing geospatial science within the organization.
This position will report to the Deputy Director of the Global Disease
Detection Division. Located within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Kenya, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst / Application Developer is responsible for mapping, data management and creation of a geodatabase for use of programs located within the Global Disease Detection Division.
The analyst / application developer will be the point of contact on all aspects of geospatial technology within the organization and assumes responsibilities for implementing geospatial science within the organization.
Requirements:
- A
Bachelor of Science degree in cartography, geography, planning, or related
field, is required.
- A
minimum of 3 years progressively GIS work experience and knowledge of
geospatial data for Kenya is required.
- Level
IV (fluent) English and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required.
- Must
have broad technical knowledge of geospatial analysis and cartography
using ESRI ArcGIS software.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should
submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant
attachments via mail before September 7 2011 to the following address:
Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
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