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Job Summary

Job Title:
GIS Officer
Employer:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Friday, 8 May 2026

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Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a government-owned parastatal established in 2001 to own and manage the electricity distribution infrastructure in Uganda for networks at or below 33kV. The company recently reassumed full national distribution responsibilities in April 2025, overseeing a customer base of over 2.7 million accounts across 135 districts.

Full-time

Deadline: 

8 May 2026

GIS Officer Job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited

Job Description

To provide Geographical Information System services to the organization. The officer is also responsible for managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data using GIS software and tools to guide strategic and management decisions.

Impact: The GIS Officer ensures that the organization strategy and decisions are viable by providing insights and solutions based on geographic and spatial data.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Resolving problems and spatial queries as they arise.
  • Analyze GIS information to make informed decisions.
  • Assist in outlining and demonstrating GIS benefits to the user departments.
  • Training and technical support of network auditors.
  • Compile, process, and organize geospatial data from various sources (satellite imagery, maps, government records).
  • Maintain and update GIS databases.
  • Create detailed, accurate maps and interactive visualizations to represent data.
  • Use GIS tools to overlay different types of data (e.g., topography, population, land use) for specific purposes.
Expected Output
  • Accurate and well-maintained filing system for GIS data and records.
  • Compile, process, and organize geospatial data from various sources (satellite imagery, maps, government records).
  • Maintain and update GIS databases.
  • Comprehensive records of completed administrative and clerical activities.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

To apply, upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts). Cover letter and all copies of academic and other support documents. Put the job title on the subject line. Only applications received online will be considered. Address your Application to: The Head Human Resource and Administration. UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Poad. Kampala. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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