Cartography Officer Job Opportunities – National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Job Title: Cartography Officer
Organization: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Coordinator, 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 forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.
Job Summary: The Cartography Officer will execute tasks 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 field activities.
- Design and produce customized maps for NFA and NFA clients.
- Update geo-data sets as necessary.
- Carry 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 may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Cartography Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) 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 (3) years’ working experience using GIS and ESRI mapping tools in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
- In-depth knowledge of demographic databases, and 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, and 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 should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below. Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
National Forestry Authority,
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414 -360400
Deadline: 17th January 2020