G.I.S Officer at Nyandarua Water & Sanitation Company

JOB REFERENCE: NYANDAWAS/CMT/004/2025

Job Purpose

• 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).