Assistant GIS Analyst job vacancy in Kenya

About TakaTaka Solutions

TakaTaka Solutions is a Nairobi-based
social enterprise providing affordable and environmentally friendly waste
management services. TakaTaka Solutions recycles and composts 80% of waste.
TakaTaka Solutions is a global pioneer in serving both higher and lower income
areas. In lower income areas, TakaTaka Solutions partners with youth groups in
an innovative business model. This will make waste collection services
affordable to all citizens, while at the same time creating employment and
reducing poverty.

About this position

We are seeking a
full-time Assistant GIS Analyst with strong skills on a practical level. The
candidate will be a recent graduate from university or a technical institution.Reporting
to the GIS Analyst, he/she will be involved in the acquisition and
systematization of relevant data for the expansion of the company. TakaTaka
Solutions will heavily rely on data for client acquisition, planning,
monitoring and development of various projects. Relevant information include:
waste generation rates, waste composition analyses, client and area mapping
according to socio-economic and other factors, logistical planning and
monitoring indicators.

The successful candidate
will start working in October 2011. TakaTaka Solutions is offering a
competitive salary with benefits. The candidate will have the opportunity to
take over responsibility in a fast-growing company.

Areas of responsibility

• Carry out GIS data development tasks including data
  collection, processing and analysis to build GIS dataset and related relational
  databases.
• Assist in development of
  automated data analysis and monitoring systems, including remote-sensing.
• Assist in giving
  recommendations on various issues pertaining to TakaTaka Solutions’ operations
  based on GIS data.
• Approach GIS mapping as
  an integral part of marketing and client acquisition

Qualifications

• University degree or recognised college diploma in
  one of the following areas: Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
  Geo-informatics, Geomatics and Surveying or related subjects
• Minimum of Second class honours lower division or
  credit for diploma holders as well as very good project work
• Substantial experience in practical GIS mapping,
  including on-the-ground data collection.
• Demonstrated practical experience on the use of GIS
  and remote sensed data processing software e.g. Arc GIS suite or open source
  tools
• Excellent command of English language

Skills, competencies,
attitude

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Business attitude
• Willingness to get ‘hands dirty’ in data collection
• Commitment to working in lower income areas
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Trustworthy and diligent
• Tech-savvy
• Personal commitment to issues of environmental and
  social sustainability
• Interest to work in early-stage and fast growing
  environment

Interested candidates may
apply to: Jobs.takatakasolutions@gmail.com. Please send CV and short covering letter explaining your interest in the
position and experience in GIS mapping. 
Deadline for application is 17 September 2011. Only shorlisted
candidates will be contacted.